No apologies necessary Eric, you're more literate than many .

I didn't see any rancor in anyone's posts here! Just a legitimate question from the OP...what better response to a whispered comment, than honest self-doubt?

What better response to a public request for feedback, than honesty?

What better response to a whispered snub, than an elbow in the ribs?

Whoever sent the PM remains unknown. I can only assume that the gentlemen involved will temper their remarks, public and private, as a result of what's been said here.

-Sean