William Cassidy apparently said,on my timestamp of 9/07/2005 8:05 AM:

> I gather from reading said posts that it is customary to lurk for a 
> while (which I have done), and then introduce one's self with a brief 
> biography, which I now commence.

Hang around, chief.  Sounds like you might have an interesting story
to share.  Or two.

> This I am accomplishing with the help of eBay, which is addictive, and 
> should be strictly controlled.

So true!  There should be a law restricting its use
on a time base...

> I don't know anything, I don't have anything, and I don't understand 
> anything.

Except for a wealth of life experience, something we value much in
this group. Welcome and may you find as many good moments here as
I have along the years.

> I even mow the damn grass by hand.

Probably the only area where I give up my galoot tendencies:
gardens for me = more tool power!  Anything that keeps me away
from the shop is to be dealt with as fast as possible...

-- 
Cheers
Nuno Souto
in sunny Sydney, Australia
wizofoz@i...

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