Re: The no-nonsense list.

[barbara wolf <lupa@biddeford.com>]

At 03:54 PM 3/4/96 +0000, Ferdinand wrote (in response to my message about
the need for fun and games):

>Unfortunately, because of the sheer volume of messages passing through this
>list, I don't always read all messages as carefully as I should.  As a
>result I have clearly missed the 'nonsense'.  Could you fill me in -- it
>sounds interesting.

Oh dear, I had assumed that *everybody* read *everything* that comes
tumbling through cyberspace.  I had forgotten that Important People--like
Ferdinand, who has all those Responsibilites Re Humberside and its Satellite
Bishes--simply haven't the time to indulge in frivolities.

Let's see what "nonsense" he has been unable to enjoy:

There's the cut/thrust slapstick of the A@StA visit of Bp. Dixon.  This has
been entertaining to fans of Laurel and Hardy, particularly as the exchanges
always seem to end in the classic comedy line:  "Another fine mess you've
got me into!"

Then there are the witty and erudite exchanges on the topic of the Bp.
Righter trial--I am hoping that some contemporary Arthur Sullivan is working
on setting the better bits to music.  In fact, there is the possibility that
our resident theater mavens will be willing and able to design the production.

With all the mail that's been flying around, I for one have been grateful
for the serious and thoughtful posts--such as the creation of Humberside.  I
have learned so much from the debates--geography, for one thing; and how
favoritism operates in the Church, and pie-tossing!  Many thanks!
Barbara Wolf

        "But we've got to be careful not to reduce people by cramming
        them in the limits of our understanding, haven't we?"

                                                Reginald Hill