I must admit that I find this thread and the original "Apology" thread to be a bit weird, and yet a fascinating view of the human psyche. I was not going to post, just lurk & learn, but I feel that I must respond to posts by Helen and my buddy, the Harpgirl. I was the original person who suggested that we not respond to Garg and that he would dry up and blow away. But, and this is an important but, it only came after he had crossed some very significant roads with regard to sensitivity. If you check back all the way, you will find that on a number of occasions I asked him, even implored him to return to his much needed role as resident curmudgeon on the Mudcat. He was brilliant and much needed in that role. He is also a wonderful resource with regard to the music which is the foundation of the house we have built here. Greg if you are still here, that is the role that I enjoyed and would love for you to fill again. I miss that and miss you on that level. But if it includes the viciousness, the attacks on others sense of self worth, and the general nastiness, then stay where you are.

Big Mick