No Horse in the Race--Just Wish to Correct a Misunderstanding

[Lin]

What Len was doing was using the translation of a mock Latin saying, "Illegitimi non carborundum".  Which would mean, "Don't let the bastards grind you down." It is used as encouragement to keep clear minded under pressure.  I'm sure Len was not referring to anyone's parentage or meaning to insult anyone on the Board.  It's just a saying (although I do see the possibility of misunderstanding this if one is not familiar with the phrase)!  There is no need to take offense when none was intended.  John Boehner even has it on a plaque on his desk. Please see the Wikipedia link below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegitimi_non_carborundum

[Geoff]

Sorry, Lin, but I am going to have Nick the refrig. man lock your post down.

You might be offensive to someone.

--Geoff
'82 RTS AZ

[Lin]

Geoff, It goes without saying that I can be offensive.  I can hardly stand being alone with myself!  However, it happens that the Latin phrase mentioned is one of my favorites along with, "Nabisco Shreddus Wheatam", and "Terracotta Deficatorium". 

[Len Silva]

I really meant no offense and was just trying to pass on some encouragement.  I'm profoundly sorry if my post offended anyone and/or caused the lockdown.

BTW, I waas thinking more of the Kristofferson song
Don't Let The Bastards Get You Down - Kris Kristofferson

[technomadia]

I don't know if others flagged the thread or not, but Len's post was NOT the response we flagged to alert the moderators.  We totally got what he was saying, knew he was not singling anyone out and appreciated the support and pep-talk.

The post we flagged was when what seemed like someone's personal business was drug into the conversation. We did not feel it was relevant to the conversation.. and not knowing the people involved and their history together, couldn't tell if it was friendly poking or not. Either way, we didn't feel it was necessary for the topic of the thread.

- Cherie

[luvrbus]

It is really not that big of a deal to me with Len he is a gentlemen in my books we never agree on politics and never will so I like to dig at him and he does the same to me I took no offense Len.

Cherie heard today you guys have settled on plan that's good just remember what they gave is a estimate and estimate only keep the purse strings tight

[TexasBorderDude]

Dan, I accept your apology.  All is forgiven.