Forgive my slighly off-topic take here
but did you notice Bob Reid's fine use of the English
language. I forward my reply to him to the List
as simple homage to fellow Classicists for their
edification. I'll go back to work now and not do this
again, Dale...
> Bob,
> What I REALLY liked was "derisory comments." I'm a University
> Professor and if you used that locution in my class you would get
> a First Class and an invitation to stay around and tutor those
> less eloquent.
>
> Many good wishes for the New Year,
> Douglas Renfrew Brooks,
> including my middle name because my father was born and
> raised in Scotland,
> in snowy Canandaigua, NY,
> that's in the New World Colonies...:-)
>
>
> >
> > Before this becomes another out-of-contol, not-on-topic, tit-for-tat, free
> > for all - please note what I said was with tongue firmly placed in cheek !
> > It certainly wasn't my intention to get a vote on it.
> >
> > How about some more factual answers to Kens "Cinelli" mail instead !
> >
> > If anyone feels the need to discuss this further I'm quite happy to do so
> > off list - Just don't expect me to pass derisory comments about the bikes I
> > sell to make a living, and feed the hobby (I only have one face)
> >
> > best regards
> >
> > Bob Reid
> > Stonehaven
> > Scotland.