I have to say I'm surprised to see this thread pop back up. I thought it'd died a peaceful death and gone (kilted, of course), into the hereafter.
I wrote this after reading a few posts where some members seemed to be getting into it with each other over what I perceived to be a misunderstanding. I am a member of several other forums, and I've seen this happen over and over again and it pretty much ruins the sense of community I enjoyed. And, frankly, I got tired of it. I don't do the soap-box thing very often, but the universe aligned just right that day, and I felt compelled. I like this forum too much to not say something here.
I think we have a great bunch of people on here with a common interest, and thought it'd be a shame to let things get "petty".
In any case, I'm glad I wasn't alone in the sentiment, and maybe this has done some good. If you took it otherwise, please realize it was meant only with the best of intentions....for the sake of the forum and what we all get out of it.
I'm still not kilted, yet...I'm holding myself to losing these last 10lb.s before I go for a visit with Mr. Newsome, but I'm SO looking forward to it. In the meantime, I'll keep up with all the good stuff posted here, and keep drooling for my first kilt...
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