Hi Rauch and dog 1,

I haven't been here all that long myself....maybe four or five months...something like that. And I have kinda come to the conclusion that some of the guys/gals that start these threads....are just..well.....bored! The more I read some of the exact same occurring arguments....the more convinced I become some of them are expressly for the purpose of, "beating the doldrums". Especially now that it's winter and cabin fever has set in.

As a matter of fact....occasionally as I'm reading....I'd swear I "hear snickering in the background"! So I will sometimes...in keeping in the spirit of things"....jump right on into the fray....and let fly. And sometimes...not. But one thing is for certain. Just like in all other aspects of my life...I'm starting to make "self distinctions" about which of the "users" I should expect to take seriously. And with them I'll participate in a serious and engaging conversation. And like anywhere else...you start to differientiate those "users" that just can't be taken seriously. For a variety of reasons....(some good and some ?????). And with them you either refrain from interactions....or enter the "conversation" knowing full well....where it is headed.

I wish I could say that this forum is different from a general "cross section" of society....but in truth....it is pretty well representative of that same said cross section!

Just don't let it get under your skin! Don't get me wrong...there is nothing wrong with really "grunting it out" on the threads....just don't be disappointed by false expectations!

Hoping you guys both enjoy the experience! Actually it can be kind of.....well....fun!

Dave

P.S. And did I say it can be FUN!