Leland: "...you were making a comparison between two chess venues. Instead of responding to that, he (Newsom) took the opportunity to attack, bash, analyze and berate you in almost every paragraph?!? I have re-read each message carefully, and nowhere, except for your cute quip about the "Captains Platter!" do I find any statement by you which I consider a "personal attack." (msg315 & msg317) However, the same can not be said for him. Simply stated, you went fishing, and Newsom bit!!?" Next time, I suggest that Gary not get so emotional and cool off some before he responds to your messages! In my opinion, it did not help his cause in any way. Hey, everybody already knows that you're a jerk; but I happen to think you are a 'charming jerk' who has dedicated your entire life to promoting chess!! ...Good luck with your new location at the Seafarer. I intend to participate every time I am in the Charlotte area." Best regards, Eugene Davenport, Kelly, NC ************************************************ Eugene: Good to hear from you. Thanks for your observations and the backhanded compliment!! But, after 30 years, I'm getting used to it!? Right now, I'm ready to move on and play some chess! Hope you can join us soon. Say "hello" to all my friends on the coast, Leland