Whoops, that was meant to be sent to Dan only, not the whole list. Apologies for the off-topic chitchat and for the lack of proper CR signoff.
Mark Bulgier Seattle WA USA
Mark Bulgier wrote:
>
> Dan,
>
> I and probably a few others (list member Freek Faro?) object to you
> using the word freak in a disparaging way.
>
> When I was in my teens and twenties it was a badge of honor. Might
> still have positive connotations today I believe, but meaning changed
> to
> mean an attractive young lady. Though even that meaning is probably
> past its prime slang-wise.
>
> Regards,
> Mark "smiley-free zone" Bulgier
>
> >
> > Annoying. Speaking for his poor neighbors, of course. Cyclocross
star
> > or not, I'd be complaining to the super. The freak can ride down
> > somebody else's stairs. Freak.
> >
> > Does this require smiley faces? I can never tell when I'm serious.
> >
> > Dan Kehew