[henry quirk]

"It is becoming increasingly apparent that "I", as you put it, "ought to retire from the conversation.""


Fine by me.

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"This moving target crap is getting real old real quick."


And still no evidence offered in support of your position.

Not surprising in the least.

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"Perhaps I'll let another "dog" chase your elusive bone for a bit."


I'd prefer another person.

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"FWIW - I have been reading AND participating in this thread since the first post."


Indeed. Pity your participation was picayune; your comprehension poor.