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Debateable...

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what you really meant to say here was more like 'thanks, I had missed it and have now responded.'.
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No...what I meant was that I responded. If I missed the post - I would have said that. Word choice in my case is not a by-chance thing.

I did not "miss it". I did finally get around to posting my response. When a post requires and deserves a thoughtful response (unlike yours, Gerry's, JR, et al.) - I take my time in reading the post (his had some length). When I was ready, I formulated my response.

Jim, your post adds no value - and yet you will likely be the first to cast a stone to say my posts do not add value.

Take a page from your own book and think about your post before hitting the send button...

But if you must post - you are free to do so...