Yes, Einstein, we know. Apparently you don't know what "rhetorical" means. Ask Karen, I'm sure she'll tell you!

BC

Hiya G. I know you're not fond of me, but id like to at least have a cup of java with u some day.

isn't it something that occurs during a revolution???

You're getting warmer, Bob, you're heading in the right direction now....

BC

Mango-I am completely neutral on you. You get a star in my book for being a regular with some original ideas. I'd be very pleased to grab a cuppa with you. If you're ever in Boston, let me now. You'll be able to figure out my Asia trips from this forum, if we match, I'd welcome an opportunity to meet you. Remember, I'm good friends with the hateful RhkKmk. I have low standards.

his nibs came to dinner tonight.... he was generally in good spirits and seemed much more like himself than any recent visit....this was GOOD....

it was a pleasant evening

Bob? Andy? Pleasant?? All in the same sentence?? Is this a hallucination? Is the earth about to collide with another planet? Will a lasting peace in the Middle East be brokered this month???

I must go lie down now with a cold cloth on my head. These concepts all appearing in the same post have boggled my mind.

BC

Remember, I'm not yet my old fighting self. I let many of Bob's ridiculous pronouncements slide last night. Hopefully, I'll return to normal and be all over His Bobness.

his socialism is creeping forward

Whew! The Communist (he has a hat with a red star on it!) and the Conservative breaking bread together...balance has been restored to the Universe and I feel now that the earth can continue to spin on its axis.

BC

It's only a matter of time before the man from Needham sees the light, moves to Cambridge, and opens up his new "Borrow Whatever You Need, Invest Whatever You Can" Bank.

Rizzuto, put the mushrooms and the pipe down <b>NOW</b> and back away slowly. Lie down, close your eyes, and wait for that feeling you expressed in your last post to pass.

BC

Ok, G, will take u up on this...

Btw, how have u tolerated Bob all these years? You must be extremely resilient.

mango, I'm biting my tongue here..... bwahhahahaha (sorry)

Carol, I couldn't agree more!

BC

In the past I was able to tae any amount of gruff. Maybe, I still can. I always try to remember that emotions have little place in my online existence. Also, sooner or later, someone is going to write every possible offensive and demeaning reply regardless of how wrong or right they are. Water off a panda's back.

It's true pandas are renowned for their coats, which are not merely aesthetically pleasing, but serve multiple purposes.

The way of the panda does not always meet the eye....

BC

the coat has a bit of mange these days....

None of us are what we once were. If you look back on old photos (in your case taken by Matthew Brady), you'll see what I mean.

BC

mango is on his coat? huh?