Everybody else ignore this thread, going on to read something else; this is for Atman only.
conservativecave is in receipt of a message from Atman; I thought it an eminently literary piece of work, and he did bring up some interesting points that deserve an equally-reasoned, equally-respectful, response.
Alas, however, all the years I've known Atman, our schedules have always clashed, he usually showing up at the wrong place at the wrong time; it's almost as if he does it on purpose.
The next 72 hours, I'll be working 41 of them.
And there's "hippywife Mrs. Alfred Packer comes for Memorial Day" to finish up with its unexpected climax. I'm sure Lamond's going to like it, and there's nothing I like better than giving joy to others.
Also, because Atman took time and care to compose his message, I'm obligated to be equally careful and diplomatic.
I will respond to Atman, but not until later on in the week.
For the meantime, until I "officially" respond to his message, Atman can rest assured, sleeping well at night, as franksolich will leave him in peace and quiet until then.
