The bar appeared much to dark and tastefully appointed for such directness.   It
appears that I misinterpreted the desires and activities of its occupants.  It
appeared to me the kind of place where someone might think I was an asshole...of
no particular variety...but it didn't look like the kind of place where anyone
would say it, and certainly not while he/she was buying.

Next time...

-jc

Ralph Walter wrote:

> In a message dated 10/20/2000 9:10:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask]
> writes:
>
> << Strangers bumping in the bar? Obviously we need a refresher course on the
> BP
>  salute. >>
>
> Perhaps you were all saluting each other and took that as a good indication
> that you should avoid one another.  It is easily misunderstood.  Like when
> you call somebody a fucking asshole, and they misinterpret it.
>
> Or it could be a lesson in what's to be lost by lurking instead of homing in
> on the object of one's desires and making a fool of yourself.
>
> Ralph  (been there, done that)