"aem" > wrote in message
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> Charles Gifford wrote:
> >aem? Our old aem? If so welcome back! Good post too.
>
> >Charlie
>
> Hi Charlie, yes I started lurking around rfc again a while ago using
> Google's version of the old DejaNews. It's interesting that some
> posters stay and some come and go but the character of the overall
> group is quite consistent. I think there are fewer flames than in
> times past, but maybe that's a short term phenomenon. I quit
> participating because of lack of time and because I realized I seldom
> had anything useful to add, compared to the more knowledgeable and
> creative cooks. Yesterday I just happened to be in a mood to run my
> mouth, so to speak; I'm surprised you noticed. Nowadays I have more
> time so I'll be lurking from time to time and I'll try only to post
> when I actually have something to say.
>
> -aem

I am happy to see you. There are some nice new people, a lot of missing nice
people, and, if I may be frank, a bunch of idiots posting here these days. I
just lurked myself for a while but I find that I wanted to interact with my
friends here. I miss your keen wit and knowledge! Are you still up North?

Best,
Charlie