anrkitec,

Well said.

Very eloquent and civil.

I have precious little experience as a driver of Mercedes or Jaguar, but I have enjoyed the pleasure of being a pampered passenger.

I like the Lexus and have owned two BMW; we currently have an X5. I commute in a Honda Civic. My practical side.

I hope I did not infer that you were not a patriot. I trust that you are. As for what kept you away from the military, I envy your academic accomplishment. My company would fund, totally, a Masters Degree. Perhaps I am a fool.

If your grandfather is still with us, thank him for service on my behalf. I salute him.

Now, if I can patch things up with Don I can really sleep well.

Are you a Tom Petty fan? (Won't back down)

Now it is really late! Good night.