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Ed Cregger - 22 Mar 2008 16:32 GMT

Once launched, they cannot be retrieved. Furthermore, they say more about
the sender than the intended target.

My deepest apologies to Charlie and Ed. I had just received some very bad
news about a family member and was upset when I read the newsgroup.

I tend to become very angry and vulgar when upset. My apologies to the
newsgroup and my Christian friends.

Ed Cregger

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byrocat - 22 Mar 2008 19:32 GMT

> I tend to become very angry and vulgar when upset. My apologies to the
> newsgroup and my Christian friends.
>
> Ed Cregger

Ouch! I just worked my way back and you're right, that response was
way, way beyond "angry and vulgar".

Part of apologizing is also making the converted effort to change your
behaviour so that such responses are eliminated or reduced. Yes, been
there, done it, and am paying penance.

May I humbly and quietly suggest that when you get news (and not
asking what it is because it's definitely not my business) like this
that sends your "fire up the volcano" button into over-drive, that you
simply stay off of the newsgroups until you're feeling more in control
and can respond to remarks with your usual flair and acerbic wit.

You're also fully entitled to to take the advise, but please wait 24
hours before you flame me.....

I've had family situations that have gotten me "all out of sorts", so
I can sympathize with you having a knee-jerk reaction as you did.

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Ed Paasch - 22 Mar 2008 23:57 GMT

I just meant that, having talked to you about engines in various forums in
the past, I know you really, really like engines and that you don't always
get a chance to run all of the engines you buy. In any event, apology
accepted and no hard feelings.

I'm sorry also for the disturbing news that you received; it must have been
very upsetting.

Ed Paasch

> Once launched, they cannot be retrieved. Furthermore, they say more about
> the sender than the intended target.
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> Ed Cregger

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Charles & Peggy Robinson - 24 Mar 2008 02:27 GMT

OK, Ed. Forget it.

CR

> Once launched, they cannot be retrieved. Furthermore, they say more about
> the sender than the intended target.
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> Ed Cregger

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Ed Forsythe - 25 Mar 2008 23:36 GMT

I understand Ed - I've been there. Perhaps God gave us tempers so that we
could release the pressure before we implode. I'm sorry about the bad news
and I hope things get better soon.
Ed F.

> Once launched, they cannot be retrieved. Furthermore, they say more about
> the sender than the intended target.
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> Ed Cregger

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Ed Cregger - 26 Mar 2008 06:15 GMT

>I understand Ed - I've been there. Perhaps God gave us tempers so that we
>could release the pressure before we implode. I'm sorry about the bad news
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>> Ed Cregger

Thanks to you, Ed, and others that have responded in kind. Most appreciated.

Ed Cregger

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Words are like stones...