I note barely an American can understand correctly formatted English.
As an act of independence we changed the formatting. Yes it is difficult following
spoken and sometime written English when the author is from Britten(sic).
I know the history Brian, and whilst I do empathise with the reasons
why such a stark step was taken, in my view it was just one of many
"separatist" embraces which have over time made Life way more
difficult for the USA citizens then need be.
Case in point is this very discussion happening now.
However, I worked very very hard to get a "proper education", and
embrace that, am proud of it buuut even prouder it gave me the
insight to make bl00dy sure our kids (both) got a better easier
earned education.
I reap that benefit in watching how well their respective careers go
for them.
During my struggle to catch up in what you guys know as senior
school one of my teachers said to me during a one on one ancient
history 'lesson',
"endurance under disparity builds character".
Being AH I thought it very apt at the time and never forgot those words.
Today we have the Internet version - "wot doan kill ya makes ya stronger".
It still fits, still works.. for me :-)))
I sincerely thank all those writing their thoughts here, all of them.
Life can be a beetch at times, and then it really kicks you in the guts... but
as a past sweetheart of mine said as she waved me goodbye.....
"after rain the sun always shines".
If any of it (thread) tempts a body to go try SHB huntin' with nitro then
together we (royal) have not typed/tapped in vain.
Adios Amigos, Ondelee Ondeleeeee Vamoooooose!
Bill