Forgot to say (another ms. know it all:-): there comes a time when one no longer wants to turn the other cheek, so to speak. A bully will continue until someone sticks up for themselves and they have to draw in their horns. To not respond, repeatedly, didn't seem to do any good. Still and all I think most of the Mudders kept their tempers very well.

I'm off to the Tavern, too. Those amarettos are tasting pretty good!