I have only had time to skim through the threads recently and have not been able to contribute but, for this I will make time.

The purpose of this thread was to help dissolve some of the hurtfulness that was appearing too frequently in threads of late.

I will not comment on specifics within the posting of "Alan Francis". I will however point to it as the one posting here that has "missed to point" completely.

May we just have a little fun from time to time without venting spleen? While lively, robust debates are glorious, acid tipped words during jocularity is irksome.

So, Alan Francis, give us some of your wit. After all, Alan is an Irish name so you are entitled to join us while we make fun of ourselves.

Frank