(In *the* bed) In a message dated Feb. 21, J. M. Geary writes, in "Re: Schadenfreude": >I do ... enjoy this list, but I can't go on [indeed, must rush] >I suspect nothing wi[ll] come of this but 'suspect' is always the _wrong_ word, ednit. Can Ramos suspect that something is _good_? >so I salute you all. And now he has retro-saluted 'y'all' back. I mean, _have_: schadenfreude, baby! >I would love to meet each and >every one of you. -- on, perhaps, different occasions. I'm happy to prepare the schedule for you. Personally, I'd start from Kiel. He is *just* _recovering_ from 'dogmatic slumbers', so you should bring some fresh coffee -- but keep the schadenfreude on the doormat. We love you, Chris! Geary ends his little farewell: >Thanks so much the knowldege -- [said the Sceptic] >I'll miss you, all. Ciao. i.e. Hello! -- " a later form of HOLLO (hollow, holloa), q.v. Cf. Ger. hallo, halloh, also OHG. halâ, holâ, emphatic imper. of halôn, holôn to fetch, used esp. in hailing a ferryman." OED Chairs, JL **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) ------------------------------------------------------------------ To change your Lit-Ideas settings (subscribe/unsub, vacation on/off, digest on/off), visit www.andreas.com/faq-lit-ideas.html