Regret cannot congratulate you on the clarity of your contribution addressed to me, Jeri.

Not familar with phrase 'cut bait' — elucidate, please.

What have I admitted lack of ability to understand? — I am not conscious of having made any such admission — please provide me with a reference.

Also to my offendedness "because some people do" — "do" what?

And what, precisely do you think "is a lost cause all around"?

Apart from all that, your comments are a model of hyaline comprehensibility.

Regards - Michael