noah wrote:

Where's that damned airsick bag when you need it? Some poster here
called me the "Alpha Male" of the newsgroup a week or so ago. I almost
choked on my Kal-Kan.

I'm not that delusional, or impressed. )
Although I do believe that you influence the group for better or
worse.

I don't think so, but you are entitled to your opinions.



Perhaps because I thought we might have a rational discussion?
As far as "worth the bother", I'm sure that you have far more
important things to do. Happy Holidays, Harry.

To put it into a single phrase, Noah, methinks you protest too much.
Have a glass of wine and don't worry about it. This newsgroup was way
off-topic when I first visited it about 10 years ago. The only thing
that has changed is that as the righties proliferated, it got more
off-topic and vile.

We disagree. I will state what I think, as you do.
When you came around (at least with the "Harry" nic, around 1995),
there was little OT posting. It didn't hit "high-gear" until '98-'99.
I would have no problem with "some" OT. I'm not the school-marm type.
It is taking over the group, and that (IMO) isn't right.

Why don't you direct some of your displeasure at the righties?





Nothing much important to do tonight. My bride singlehandedly increased
"national consumer confidence" at the malls today, and I played my usual
role as package toter and designated driver. I'vo got a wood workbench I
sawed out and finished to assemble so I can use it, but just don't feel
like it. Drove on a bridge over the Pax River today and nary a boat was
out on the water. Flat as a sheet of glass, looked like water looks just
before it ices over.

Good for your bride. She *needs* to spend your money! You have way
too much for a liberal Democrat! )

Hmmm. Actually, she was spending her money.


I drove (nearly) the length of the Mohawk River (NYS Barge Canal)
today, and didn't see one boat except for a sweet CC with twin Merc's,
under tow. It looked like an offshore, and I have no idea what they
were doing up here. It is a bit icy, chunky, and white. Did see one
flock of about 200 Mallard ducks coming off the river near
Canajoharie, headed South- a pretty sight.


We were visited by about a zillion geese and ducks who I suppose are
headed to Bal Harbour or wherever they winter. You think they're
attracted by the bags of corn I toss out and the "Hunters Will Be Shot
on Sight" signs I post?





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