Ed, you don't need to apologize for anything.  I don't perceive any belligerence.  Keep on keepin' on, don't change a thing, at least not for me.

  Didn't know Dale was so..sensitive; maybe you hurt his feelings.   Well, he went into hibernation for a while...now he's back..proferring similar points of view that he did prior to his sabbatical, though I think he was posting as RWR's ghost.  He'll deny that probably, and call me an asshole again.  But...I don't really mind.   Discourse is healthy, and I do need to treat those New England guys to a cold pitcher or two, anyways.  Afterall, he is a hockey fan...there's hope.  

Welcome back, Dale.

Gene