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08-28-2004, 05:33 PM

On Sat, 28 Aug 2004 23:25:12 GMT, Norman Wilson
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].utoronto.edu.ca> wrote:

> David Reuteler <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>:
>> me? i soaked up a six pack of guinness last nite.
>
> Is that what they call a sponge bath?
>
> Norman Wilson
> Toronto ON

Guinness sounds soooo good right now after a day of rambling around
in 100 degree weather. I quit drinking beer to lose weight and it worked,
but that sure is tempting.
As I go for more water.
Sigh.
Bill Baka

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08-28-2004, 06:54 PM

>"fred" [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

wrote:
>I have been lurking here for a while trying to glean some useful iformation.
>There is some but there is also a heck of a lot of flame here. It seems in
>this devisive political landscape even a bicycle newsgroup is not safe. It
>is so sad that so many people are unable to function without trying to
>impose their narrow veiw on everyone else as if they have a monopoly on
>perspective. Can we be cilvil? Can we keep it on point? Please? If you dont
>have anything constructive to say take it over to some poiltical NG. Thanks.
>-The Management
>

Just so I'm clear, allow me to summarize and paraphrase your post.
You've been lurking here for an unspecifed length of time, taking away whatever
useful information you could find while contributing nothing to the group. Now
you are put out that there are often spirited and occasionally downright nasty
exchanges amongst and between the regular NG contributors. You ask us to be
civil and remain on point, presumably so your search for free useful
information is more enjoyable and easier. You think any offtopic discussion
among the regulars- some of whom have been contributors for years- is not
"constructive" because it doesn't suit *your* needs yet you complain of people
who, "... are unable to function without trying to impose their narrow veiw on
everyone else as if they have a monopoly on perspective.".
Dude, you have a surplus of chutzpah, a deficit of commonsense, or a
combination of the two. Take your pick.

Regards,
Bob Hunt

08-28-2004, 06:54 PM

>"fred" [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

wrote:
>I have been lurking here for a while trying to glean some useful iformation.
>There is some but there is also a heck of a lot of flame here. It seems in
>this devisive political landscape even a bicycle newsgroup is not safe. It
>is so sad that so many people are unable to function without trying to
>impose their narrow veiw on everyone else as if they have a monopoly on
>perspective. Can we be cilvil? Can we keep it on point? Please? If you dont
>have anything constructive to say take it over to some poiltical NG. Thanks.
>-The Management
>

Just so I'm clear, allow me to summarize and paraphrase your post.
You've been lurking here for an unspecifed length of time, taking away whatever
useful information you could find while contributing nothing to the group. Now
you are put out that there are often spirited and occasionally downright nasty
exchanges amongst and between the regular NG contributors. You ask us to be
civil and remain on point, presumably so your search for free useful
information is more enjoyable and easier. You think any offtopic discussion
among the regulars- some of whom have been contributors for years- is not
"constructive" because it doesn't suit *your* needs yet you complain of people
who, "... are unable to function without trying to impose their narrow veiw on
everyone else as if they have a monopoly on perspective.".
Dude, you have a surplus of chutzpah, a deficit of commonsense, or a
combination of the two. Take your pick.

Regards,
Bob Hunt

08-28-2004, 06:54 PM

>"fred" [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

wrote:
>I have been lurking here for a while trying to glean some useful iformation.
>There is some but there is also a heck of a lot of flame here. It seems in
>this devisive political landscape even a bicycle newsgroup is not safe. It
>is so sad that so many people are unable to function without trying to
>impose their narrow veiw on everyone else as if they have a monopoly on
>perspective. Can we be cilvil? Can we keep it on point? Please? If you dont
>have anything constructive to say take it over to some poiltical NG. Thanks.
>-The Management
>

Just so I'm clear, allow me to summarize and paraphrase your post.
You've been lurking here for an unspecifed length of time, taking away whatever
useful information you could find while contributing nothing to the group. Now
you are put out that there are often spirited and occasionally downright nasty
exchanges amongst and between the regular NG contributors. You ask us to be
civil and remain on point, presumably so your search for free useful
information is more enjoyable and easier. You think any offtopic discussion
among the regulars- some of whom have been contributors for years- is not
"constructive" because it doesn't suit *your* needs yet you complain of people
who, "... are unable to function without trying to impose their narrow veiw on
everyone else as if they have a monopoly on perspective.".
Dude, you have a surplus of chutzpah, a deficit of commonsense, or a
combination of the two. Take your pick.

Regards,
Bob Hunt

08-28-2004, 06:54 PM

>"fred" [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

wrote:
>I have been lurking here for a while trying to glean some useful iformation.
>There is some but there is also a heck of a lot of flame here. It seems in
>this devisive political landscape even a bicycle newsgroup is not safe. It
>is so sad that so many people are unable to function without trying to
>impose their narrow veiw on everyone else as if they have a monopoly on
>perspective. Can we be cilvil? Can we keep it on point? Please? If you dont
>have anything constructive to say take it over to some poiltical NG. Thanks.
>-The Management
>

Just so I'm clear, allow me to summarize and paraphrase your post.
You've been lurking here for an unspecifed length of time, taking away whatever
useful information you could find while contributing nothing to the group. Now
you are put out that there are often spirited and occasionally downright nasty
exchanges amongst and between the regular NG contributors. You ask us to be
civil and remain on point, presumably so your search for free useful
information is more enjoyable and easier. You think any offtopic discussion
among the regulars- some of whom have been contributors for years- is not
"constructive" because it doesn't suit *your* needs yet you complain of people
who, "... are unable to function without trying to impose their narrow veiw on
everyone else as if they have a monopoly on perspective.".
Dude, you have a surplus of chutzpah, a deficit of commonsense, or a
combination of the two. Take your pick.

Regards,
Bob Hunt

08-28-2004, 10:22 PM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
"Eric S. Sande" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:
>>> And I don't want to hear any whining, either.
>
>>It's raining here right now, and I'm going to go for a pleasure
>>ride despite the weather. I'm just trying to figure out somewhere
>>to go. On second thought, I'll do that once I'm under way.
>
> Don't knock yourself out. What do you as a Canadian think of Kerry's
> chances?

I rode around looking for a cup of coffee at a
place with just the right atmosphere, but no
luck. But I scored some nice vegetable samosas
and tea in Little India. Tea is a pretty good
antidote for that curry afterburn.

I've heard Kerry has protectionist leanings in
regard to international trade. That wouldn't
bode well for Canada. I hope he isn't one of
those Missile Defense idiots. His chin is too
big; he reminds me of our former Prime Minister,
Brian Mulroney, who tended to lead with his chin.
If Kerry shows some contrition for his controversial
Viet Nam remarks, I think that would give his
credibility at least a small boost. But something
about him screams 'wolf in sheep's clothing' to my
7th sense. If I were a voting American, I think I'd
write-in Elvis for Prez. Even if write-ins aren't
allowed.

Hey -- those St Louis Cardinals are looking really
good. I predicted they would just before the start
of this MLB season.

cheers,
Tom

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08-28-2004, 10:22 PM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
"Eric S. Sande" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:
>>> And I don't want to hear any whining, either.
>
>>It's raining here right now, and I'm going to go for a pleasure
>>ride despite the weather. I'm just trying to figure out somewhere
>>to go. On second thought, I'll do that once I'm under way.
>
> Don't knock yourself out. What do you as a Canadian think of Kerry's
> chances?

I rode around looking for a cup of coffee at a
place with just the right atmosphere, but no
luck. But I scored some nice vegetable samosas
and tea in Little India. Tea is a pretty good
antidote for that curry afterburn.

I've heard Kerry has protectionist leanings in
regard to international trade. That wouldn't
bode well for Canada. I hope he isn't one of
those Missile Defense idiots. His chin is too
big; he reminds me of our former Prime Minister,
Brian Mulroney, who tended to lead with his chin.
If Kerry shows some contrition for his controversial
Viet Nam remarks, I think that would give his
credibility at least a small boost. But something
about him screams 'wolf in sheep's clothing' to my
7th sense. If I were a voting American, I think I'd
write-in Elvis for Prez. Even if write-ins aren't
allowed.

Hey -- those St Louis Cardinals are looking really
good. I predicted they would just before the start
of this MLB season.

cheers,
Tom

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-- Nothing is safe from me.
Above address is just a spam midden.
I'm really at: tkeats [curlicue] vcn [point] bc [point] ca

08-28-2004, 10:22 PM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
"Eric S. Sande" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:
>>> And I don't want to hear any whining, either.
>
>>It's raining here right now, and I'm going to go for a pleasure
>>ride despite the weather. I'm just trying to figure out somewhere
>>to go. On second thought, I'll do that once I'm under way.
>
> Don't knock yourself out. What do you as a Canadian think of Kerry's
> chances?

I rode around looking for a cup of coffee at a
place with just the right atmosphere, but no
luck. But I scored some nice vegetable samosas
and tea in Little India. Tea is a pretty good
antidote for that curry afterburn.

I've heard Kerry has protectionist leanings in
regard to international trade. That wouldn't
bode well for Canada. I hope he isn't one of
those Missile Defense idiots. His chin is too
big; he reminds me of our former Prime Minister,
Brian Mulroney, who tended to lead with his chin.
If Kerry shows some contrition for his controversial
Viet Nam remarks, I think that would give his
credibility at least a small boost. But something
about him screams 'wolf in sheep's clothing' to my
7th sense. If I were a voting American, I think I'd
write-in Elvis for Prez. Even if write-ins aren't
allowed.

Hey -- those St Louis Cardinals are looking really
good. I predicted they would just before the start
of this MLB season.

cheers,
Tom

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-- Nothing is safe from me.
Above address is just a spam midden.
I'm really at: tkeats [curlicue] vcn [point] bc [point] ca

08-28-2004, 10:22 PM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
"Eric S. Sande" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:
>>> And I don't want to hear any whining, either.
>
>>It's raining here right now, and I'm going to go for a pleasure
>>ride despite the weather. I'm just trying to figure out somewhere
>>to go. On second thought, I'll do that once I'm under way.
>
> Don't knock yourself out. What do you as a Canadian think of Kerry's
> chances?

I rode around looking for a cup of coffee at a
place with just the right atmosphere, but no
luck. But I scored some nice vegetable samosas
and tea in Little India. Tea is a pretty good
antidote for that curry afterburn.

I've heard Kerry has protectionist leanings in
regard to international trade. That wouldn't
bode well for Canada. I hope he isn't one of
those Missile Defense idiots. His chin is too
big; he reminds me of our former Prime Minister,
Brian Mulroney, who tended to lead with his chin.
If Kerry shows some contrition for his controversial
Viet Nam remarks, I think that would give his
credibility at least a small boost. But something
about him screams 'wolf in sheep's clothing' to my
7th sense. If I were a voting American, I think I'd
write-in Elvis for Prez. Even if write-ins aren't
allowed.

Hey -- those St Louis Cardinals are looking really
good. I predicted they would just before the start
of this MLB season.

cheers,
Tom

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Above address is just a spam midden.
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08-29-2004, 03:04 AM

In article <rspqgc.ct4.ln@bud.garden.local>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] I wrote:

> Sounds good to me. I like Guinness too. It always
> makes me crave grilled cheese sandwiches, though --
> with a little spread of Marmite and a light dusting
> of garlic powder on top.

And they simply /must/ be cut diagonally.
Grilled cheeses do well by being Pythagorian.
I like to munch 'em along the hypotenuse.

cheers again,
Tom

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