[gonzo]

On board, pally. Even Mata-Sherry is starting to come around.

On New-Years-Eve, as we disembarked the car, she asked me: "Is this neighbourhood safe?" And I said: "Sure!" and I showed her the Ladysmith .38 that I bought for her!

She said: "Well, how many shots have you got?" I said: "Five!" she said: " Well, if you miss, we can always jump in the Bay, so don't miss, bub!.......FRegards

[mrustow]

I wasn't so big on the change to semi-automatics for police forces, because I always thought the point was to take aim and fire, rather than blaze away. Also, because revolvers are supposed to be more reliable.