We're gonna be great pals one day JM, but it will

We're gonna be great pals one day JM, but it will take some work- because you reaally don;t/can't know me from my musings on this board- nothing i said was meant to be condescending in any way, just some good natured tongue in cheek ribbing- i tend to do that in the early am- my actual "personal standards" are quite modest, I have always lived below my means, and will always do so- ex #2 got the big houses with fancy yard and pool/waterfalls/outdoor kitchen, I have a modest townhouse with a bunch of nice rooms that create serenity for me and my wife in this mad, mad world. I Also have much respect for your service, I am much the coward when it comes to violence these days (probably because I was a bit of a bully and ran with a somewhat "tough" crowd when younger and have always regretted the black eyes, bruises and one broken arm I inflicted on others). I gave that all up by the time I turned 20. As to your course, again much respect and it was really, really meant tongue in cheek- more power to you, and keep in mind that emz is a lover/peacemaker by nature, not a fighter. As to political views, I am fairly "liberal" when it comes to chicks and their bodies, I have evolved to ignore racial/sexual orientation (because who the F cares), but otherwise am fairly consistently conservative in my political and business beliefs- remember, I am part of a generation that grew up with Archie Bunker during a time where it was still Ok to play dodge ball (and learn a lot about survival of the fittest) and it was still OK, nay encouraged, to pursue the American Dream, capitalism and the attempt to pull oneself up to a level higher than their immigrant parents and grandparents. In short, apologies for any offense caused- I am a pretty cold-hearted/sarcastic SOB at times- particularly before coffee #3, which is now kicking in!