I have always heard the rumbling of large trucks whenever I imagine how things are in sub-Saharan AFrica. I am now convinced that at least 20% of this impression was due tothe mimicry of traffic sounds by elephants, and am thus relieved. I don't know any large African women by that name. If I did I am sure they wold be perfectly nice people.

Rapaire, congratulations on the continued vibrancy of your DNA pool. I have just learned (I can't recall if I mentioned it or not) that my foster-son is to become a father in 8.75 months. We are thrilled.

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