Hi SJS-OnTheNet <[log in to unmask]>, you wrote >Dear Jeremy, > >Sorry, but this matter of my having taken issue with Mr. Severance's >$100-challenge has clearly gotten out of hand. I was offended, you're >offended, and now Mr. Severance (to whom I meant no ill will) is offended, >and so are some others, I gather, as well. Hi SJS - Isn't it extraordinary how a few misplaced words can start a war. Your response to my (over the top?) message is handsome - thk you for this. I would like to be friends. So here is my hand on it: ___ (___ ^\ _______) -\ ()___ + \___ ()____ + ()___ + .____ ()___+___/ At the moment it isn't shaking, but if you take it, it will. :-) Hugs, too. -- Jeremy Browne - [log in to unmask] Shaking Hands BBS - +44 (0)1252 626233 - Fidonet 2:252/160