[LarryLied]

he uses 20 words to say what he could have said in 5.

Playing to an receptive audience does this over the years. But, as you mention, those who were delighted at first drifted away as Alan became a parody of himself.

[rdf]

Do you have anything, that won't be deleted, to say to my # 197?

I'd really appreciate a response, with actual content.

Cheers,

Richard F.