Hey Sylvia: In case you didn't know it, 'Shootin' from the lip' is a long standing Ellis characteristic that is well entrenched in the genetic fundament of the Ellis line! Are you sure an Ellis took umbrage? Bob At 09:52 AM 4/9/99 -0700, you wrote: >Yesterday in replying to a post mentioning an aspect of the Ellis mailgroup, I >indulged in some inappropriate satire. In so doing, I hurt the feelings of >one of the people on this group. I realize now that my attempt at wittiness >could easily be misconstrued, and I sincerely apologize if my remarks have >hurt anyone's feelings. Too often, I "shoot from the lip" without thinking >carefully of what I am saying or how it can be taken by others. This was >one such time. > >My intent was not to deride or hurt anyone, you are all good and generous, >sharing people and I respect you greatly. I am sincerely sorry if anyone >feels that they have been mocked or slighted by my thoughtless commentary. >Please believe that I will never, in any way, disrespect ANY of you. > >Very sincerely: >Sylvia > >