Rocky

Raf, LOL! btw, reading the pdf, which is a re-read for me, from the html Paw first posted, it is very apparent this letter was written by an attorney. It is direct. It states that it challenges JP's motives, and it does so. Does it do so credibly? I don't know. A lot of the posts on this thread carry baggage from people's history and experience in twi. Some of it might be good insight into the letter's ulterior motives. But from my view, the letter does two main things: first, the challenge to JP's motives. Second, it sets a standard for care for themselves. That they have released this publicly is noteworthy. It is something that JP and his sisters can use for accountability, whether they agree with any facts as set forth in the letter or not. But the bottom line is that it was written by an attorney, not by Harve Platig. Harve just signed it because he is the ranking male on the BOD, which appears designed to give it the appearance of authority.

Karm, Lol... I finally turned the evap cooler off last night (it will be back on here in a few minutes until after sundown)... it's still a few degrees warmer up north on I-10 about 110 miles. It won't be 100 today (I don't think, but still in the 90s). Tanks for calling that party, niKa.

Dougie, You definitely don't contribute enough of your own insights here. Thanks for that one, however. your ol' buddy from Sacred Heart in Roch, NY. Rocky

Socks, That's "One bad habit" you've got there. Anyway, on the subject of the letter, I think it is noteworthy that HP would contact Paw and request publication of the letter. I wouldn't immediately write it off completely, as it is very detailed and painstakingly direct. There are points that JP may be able to clarify which could show us whether there is any credibility, or not, to twi's apparently official response on the subject. It obviously (the letter) is not completely professional, and therefore not necessarily objective, as noted by those who have reflected on HPs snide comment about inheritance. Now, I did notice the other day a name of someone I thought was a part of twi leadership as a gsc member who had signed in (as shown at the bottom of the main forum page), and that person's public profile said something about being interested in learning about GSC content. What does all this mean? Maybe nothing more than that GSC has indeed gotten "under the skin" of the BOD.

as long as there's plenty of ventilation on the patio... a cool breeze?

what do YOU do with cigars?

If this is of god, then I will see snow when I look at the gas pumps across the street! You know, a snowball's chance in Phoenix in October (still over 100 degrees today).

I looked... saw a "new" still shrink wrapped copy of JCOPS with a current bid of 40.25. Not bad. I have one or two way books left. Might be worth a try...

niKa, It must be a picture already on the internet somewhere. Use the blue reply button (not "Quick Reply". When the input box comes up, there will be some buttons along to top. One looks like a picture. It will allow you to input, or copy and paste, the URL where the picture can be found. It will then put the HTML code in for you.

Here, here! I second that emotion... and I say that deserves a toast!

Tommy T must be happy as a fish in a world series....;)-->

Ok, I saw it. Who else did? I won't give it away. I did guess who did it, before we learned from the movie. But performances are very good... and Clint Eastwood even gets the "Music by" credit. I enjoyed it. Would do it again (but won't now). edited to correct spelling [This message was edited by Rocky on October 18, 2003 at 23:27.]

MyseesterEx, acronyms.

((((((Excie)))))) I hear ya.

Tommy S, You like "cowboys"? (jez kiddin... they're not the disgrace the AZ Cardinals are).

{{{{{{{{{{{{EXCIE}}}}}}}}}}}}} You gonna be ok? I hope so!

yes, niKa...59-14 is somewhat decisive. :)--> Isn't Monday a holiday anyway (Columbus Day)?

Gosh, golly niKa, best I can tell, the OU game is on at the same time as the Sun Devils waddling around in Duck country... both of which apparently televised regionally... so I won't be able to see the OU game... will look for highlights. Be sure and tell us if any of your students makes a big play.

Hey BB... since yur a fiddler, you must been buds with Friedrick and Ruthie...?

Hey BBuzzes, there are some 9th in the Phoenix area... you probably know that, though.

TT kiddo, I'm sure you know you're like minnie mouse (f___g goofy), but you forget, Brad Penny facing Mark Prior and the heavy hitting Cubs... the guppies were simply overmatched. And next (tomorrow) is Kerry Wood, who will victimize the Florida Guppies.

Thanks, O-B, had a tough couple of days. I'm resilient. Today, several signs show an upward trend. And Excie, I DID get the cffm link to work, it probably was done for a short time when I first tried. And it appears to be a good night so far for both the Cubbies and Red Sox.

the CFFM link didn't work for me....

I guess I should be thankful...

I had wanted to take my kid last week, but she didn't want to see it (we went to see Dickie Roberts then... nucking futs). However, this evening, we went to the early showing of this one. I echo all of the above comments... and add that since I have one more in the incessant series of 2003 custody hearings (I won't go into the why, here) on Monday... this was a good way to start the weekend. Actually, those who saw it might understand a little of what I've been going through with my kid. Though my ex isn't as much of a floozy as Walter's mother, the new man problem has some parallels for my daughter (the stepfather and DV, and a mother who is a smooth operator in court)... so, this provides some good food for the kid's thoughts. As I have been ordered to bring her with me Monday to the hearing... Anyway, delightful movie. Loved all the dogs (including Arnold Ziffel's cousin...that's what it reminded me of). Laughed out loud when I saw the barn in the last scene... because it was sooo typical.