When I read that Graham was quitting the forum I sent him a PM. Here is my message and his reply from 9/16 and 9/17. ================================================
Graham,
I'm sincerely sorry you're leaving. I hope it's only temporary. Though I don't know you, nor you me, from our limited correspondence you seem to be a principled individual with a passion for history. The next time you come to the U.S. I hope you'll let me show you eastern Virginia where our nation began. You may come away with a different perspective. Best of luck and remember, no matter how flat you make a pancake it still has two sides.

Rick Bowles
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Leaving? Who you talking bout Bowles. Why would I leave the party is just getting started. It is only midday here. I got a bunch of mates joining in tonight and we aren't eating pancakes.
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The party went well last night, it was full of surprises. The biggest surprise was who wasn't invited. Your old mate Melvin was there, though I must admit I did find him a bit of a pain in the ass. Now I understand your pancake analogy. Two sides to the pancake but in this case only 1 frying pan you could say.
I think I will stick around, the forum is about to get interesting again.
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Graham,
You've flamed somebody in every thread imaginable tonight. If this is your attempt at "interesting" you've missed the mark.
Since you've already announced that your leaving the forum I suspect you're trying to get banned first so the rest of the "group" can throw you a eulogy as well. Good luck with that.