Some threads, initially about interesting and serious matters, somehow acquire irrelevant badinage. This is an all-purpose garbage thread into which such nonsense can be moved. And into which more can be added directly. — jdaw1
The remainder of this post, and the following few, came from Gould Campbell, RIP...?. — jdaw1
djewesbury wrote:As usual, Derek is first in with the realpolitik. Ever onwards.
I am glad you liked my analysis. I remain hopeful that one day I can persuade you that capitalism actually works
"The first duty of Port is to be red" Ernest H. Cockburn
A title is a title, and I would like to thank my parents, my wife, and all those who have made me what I am for helping me achieve this accolade. {wipes tear from the corner of his eye} Thank you all.
LGTrotter wrote:diversification
I refer you to my earlier response. There are two or three times as many Port brands today than at any time in history. Darwin had a point.
"The first duty of Port is to be red" Ernest H. Cockburn
DRT wrote:No doubt Daniel will correct me if I am wrong.
Why only if you're wrong?
You make a very good point.
I apologise for being so busy this week, and away from my computer for so much of the time, that I missed this extremely witty display of badinage. You are both wrong, about something or other.
Daniel J.
Husband of a relentless former Soviet Chess Master.
delete.. delete.. *sigh*.. delete...
DRT wrote:No doubt Daniel will correct me if I am wrong.
Why only if you're wrong?
You make a very good point.
I apologise for being so busy this week, and away from my computer for so much of the time, that I missed this extremely witty display of badinage. You are both wrong, about something or other.
I am married. I am always wrong.
My wife married Mr Right. I married Mrs Always Right - although I might have to confirm that.
Some threads, initially about interesting and serious matters, somehow acquire irrelevant badinage. This is an all-purpose garbage thread into which such nonsense can be moved. And into which more can be added directly. — jdaw1