[M. Thatcher]

You calling John a "newbie"?! Let's get the record straight ace. John has probably been here as long as you or I. Condescencion doesn't fit you right, Old-timer...

Oh, get a grip - it was ribbing amongst oldies. Hence, the wink afterwards. (And he IS a "newbie" compared to me: I've been here since January 1998, almost two years longer than he has...LOL)

I was responding to his "welcome to Free Republic," which I also took as a joke.

[streetpreacher]

I've been here since January 1998, almost two years longer than he has...

Yeah, but you were just a stalking horse for me.