Perhaps this is a case of a simple miscommunication due to divergent uses of
the language!
Once, my friend in Sydney called to say he was "****ed" and I replied, "Why?
What have I done to make you angry?"
He laughed and explained that at his end, "****ed" means drunk. Imagine my
relief!
I read you both to be honorable and knowledgeable gentlemen and I have
complete faith that this will end well!
Scout