John Callan wrote: I'm confused, you can offend at conservator by mistaking him for a contractor? -jc John: In NY, "Contractor" has a slightly less perfumed scent as conservator. It is a little old fashioned and general and can also be used to refer to a "hitman" (or woman) and a "lady or man of the night". I like to be specific. Nick _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>