>What are we to take the above? I thought Martin'd be interested in
>improving his research. Oh well.
Please, don't take offense. It was your initial response that kept it moving. But it is precisely the factor of fantasy that fascinates me in life. Fleshing the fantasy for others is new to me.
I do like the axe and the grindstone though. The metaphor of someone with an axe to grind is useful, finally.
I've noticed that you attempt to help guide others to a fuller understanding of their topics than they might have anticipated, and your efforts are recognized and the goodwill behind them is taken for granted.
Martin
Max. You sound as though you'd received the catalog from the Culinary Institute. <g>