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Slipdigit · 06-05-2008, 05:46 PM

Tom,

I guess I need to change my ways when posting in this forum. We are more formal here in rural Alabama than other parts of the world and old habits die hard. It is difficult to convey tone and inflection of the spoken word in typewritten messages as "Mister" also can be used derogatorially here and is so indicated by how the word is said. Again, I assure you that it was not intended in that manner.

I will call you Tom henceforth since you request it of me, but by doing so, it doesn't mean I like it.

I was merely inquiring as to whether or not you were thankful that you didn't have to run the risk of falling into the gorge if the bridge were to collapse, since you were not the driver and could be off of the bridge while the vehicle was on it?

06-05-2008, 05:46 PM	#57 (permalink)
Slipdigit The Dixie Division Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Not far enough in the woods Posts: 1,588	Tom, I guess I need to change my ways when posting in this forum. We are more formal here in rural Alabama than other parts of the world and old habits die hard. It is difficult to convey tone and inflection of the spoken word in typewritten messages as "Mister" also can be used derogatorially here and is so indicated by how the word is said. Again, I assure you that it was not intended in that manner. I will call you Tom henceforth since you request it of me, but by doing so, it doesn't mean I like it. I was merely inquiring as to whether or not you were thankful that you didn't have to run the risk of falling into the gorge if the bridge were to collapse, since you were not the driver and could be off of the bridge while the vehicle was on it? __________________ Warmest Regards, Jeff The Bonnie Blue Flag * Last edited by Slipdigit; 07-05-2008 at 04:53 PM. Reason: learned how to spell "also"