Don't apologize, Alex. Whether or not the GUEST in question is indeed Irwin, he (or she) is certainly supporting Irwin, and this thread was started by Irwin in an obvious attempt to start a fight.

Alas, the 'Catters were not being sufficiently provoked--the replies given were entirely too reasonable and not nearly volatile enough--so our GUEST decided to step up the attack in a more confrontational fashion. You were unfortunate enough to be the target, and frankly, I would have responded the same way, if provoked in that fashion.

You're a class act, as you showed by apologizing and staying calm thereafter. Shall we follow Wesley's advice and "let this thread die"?

Signing off,

Moll