Carol wrote:

>> I just cringe when I see it...I can't stand the sound of metal on metal
>> (fork vs. spoon) and the thought of somebody scratching up the spoons...
>> nope. It just seems *wrong*!!
>
> SKREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAK!
>
> That'll teach ya.

Dunno how many "South Park" watchers we have here, but a recent rerun
featured the elementary school being forced to make drastic budget cuts.
The teacher said something like, "Sorry, children, we can't afford chalk, so
I've got to write on the blackboard with this rusty nail."

Bob