[meteorite-list] Total Number of Meteorites and "effeteness"

From: Gerald Flaherty <grf2_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Dec 8 21:41:22 2005
Message-ID: <021601c5fc6a$090347b0$6402a8c0_at_Dell>

Thanks Bernd, Jerry
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From: <bernd.pauli_at_paulinet.de>
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Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 3:48 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Total Number of Meteorites and "effeteness"


> "Yes, it was those unpredictable and unexplicable "feelings" that I was
> alluding to. Why we collectors stare at and handle these rocks requires
> a knowledge and appreciation unknown to "outsiders". I for one cherish
> my inclusion in such an esoteric group."
>
> "I've never read a statement that was more effete."
>
> Is there again a breeze of aggressiveness hovering over our heads?
> Very Christmassy, I must say. There is not one unpleasant word in the
> original statement above, so why not restrain from offensive remarks
> like "effete". I, for one, prefer Jerry's slightly pathetic wording to the
> provocational content of "effete" = lacking in wholesome vigor, decadent,
> degenerate (Reference: Random Webster's).
>
> Bernd
>
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