Point(s) taken 4.5! I respect your civility, and I thank you for your time, humour and example. Wish I could emulate it but your style is quite beyond my ability to mimic, if not appreciate.

As a post Xmas clearance item, I'm going to take this opportunity to note I have more fruitful efforts wherein I need invest my remaining energies, that participating herein(& elsewhere) short change. Ain't none of us gettin any younger. (my health seems fine thank you)

There are many of you I am quite fond of despite your differences with my faith in our Lord. (Jesus said, on an appointed day, every knee shall bow to Him. Take it or leave it, I not only believe Him but look forward to that day).

Even though I'm not much of a writer, I want yall to know I am thankful many of you forced me to elevate my form by your example. I'll never be on par with most of you in terms of wit, cleverness, form nor style but my love of crafting words has been reawakened. And although on the whole, this place was a major disappointed(compared to the build up-I was lead to believe it was going to be far more stimulating), these past four years have nonetheless been occasionally: educational, entertaining, informative, even enlightening, and on the whole sufficiently pleasurable I expect I'll miss the joint while valuing the memories. Certainly I'll think of the more prominent participants from time to time, it's inevitable. Thank You One and All.

Last, I shall keep this group in my prayers, and most especially Maya and family, for whom I hope all herein are actively AND FERVENTLY holding a good thought(should you lack a personal God to request favor of belief has its own strength). It's so moving how fervid Bears love is for the mother of his children. I find it necessary to implore the Almighty daily for her return to health that their joy may remain amidst their circle for several more generations enrichment.

If anyone wants to take any parting shots, feel free to PM me in full; clear your system, I can always use food for thought, a laugh or some combination. Those of you who fling bile best have been an education too. I'm a better man for your vinegar(having had to examine and respond to my reactions).

Beyond that, may peace be unto each and everyone of you!