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[The Black Jester]

I've calmed down now. And one thing I thing I should point out is that I value so many of you that sometimes I lose perspective. I have un-banned ER. He is not responsible for my bad temper and over protectiveness of SD.

Thanks for the Hats and good wishes.

I will not be wearing a mankini... ever... 

Chris and I have had an exchange of emails and I think we understand each other better now. It is generous of him to rehabilitate me and I would have had no cause to complain if he had decided to retain the ban. I did not intend to offend or attack SD in any way, but what I think of as a  vigorous debating style may come across as abrasive and disparaging on the printed page, for which I apologise.

I'm very gratified there has been a mending of fences.  Good to have you back, E_R.

[Firebird]

I've calmed down now. And one thing I thing I should point out is that I value so many of you that sometimes I lose perspective. I have un-banned ER. He is not responsible for my bad temper and over protectiveness of SD.

Thanks for the Hats and good wishes.

I will not be wearing a mankini... ever... 

Chris and I have had an exchange of emails and I think we understand each other better now. It is generous of him to rehabilitate me and I would have had no cause to complain if he had decided to retain the ban. I did not intend to offend or attack SD in any way, but what I think of as a  vigorous debating style may come across as abrasive and disparaging on the printed page, for which I apologise.

I'm very gratified there has been a mending of fences.  Good to have you back, E_R.

Seconded. Really happy to see this. Although if either of you post a picture of yourself in a mankini, I will never forgive you