TammyM > wrote in message
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[Snip-O'-Matic surgically employed]
> I was once invited to dinner [..] CS asked me [...so] I told
> her [...And] then she went on [and off] at dinner. [..]
> How would you have handled it?

Depending on who was hosting said dinner (and my mood at being blind-sided
by that spotlight), it would have varied.

SWMBO is constantly amazed at what I'm allowed to say or how much I can take
regarding simple words. Sometimes I'm willing to let things slide but mostly
I won't sit still and let people say and do things I don't appreciate. I
also won't hold things back. The Australians I play futbol with love having
me around because I am a refreshing breath of air (for a Yank). At the
dinner party, I'd've probably played along, if I noticed her ribbing me. If
she'd gone after SWMBO, it would have been a bloody coup. I take no
prisoners when I think a wrong has been slapped against a family member. If
they're looking to burn that bridge, I bring my own kerosine.

SWMBO would have said nothing and kept it bottled up until we reached Castle
Ranger. That's always a fun 2-ay-yem discussion. "So what did you think of
CS' comment?"

> I never accepted a dinner invitation from her after that.

Yeppers. "I'd rather experience a root canal without a local before setting
foot back in your place."

> TammyM, don't hate me cos I hate mustard

Oh hail no! You're hated for more than that!

The "Colman's Mustard Stockholder" Ranger