P3D e'Baize' etc.

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Harold (and others on this list),

On 05/09/99 you wrote :

>Peter,

>I don't know if you intended to cast insult on
>me but I am curious why you used my name...

Cast insult on you ? Not a chance !

The Dutch word 'baai' has three translations in English:

- Bay (just like in eBay)
- A type of Maryland tobacco
- Baize: A coarse, usually green, woollen material, resembling felt,
  used as a covering or lining, esp. on the top of billiard- or card-tables.
  (Citation from the 'Concise Oxford Dictionary)

I was just playing with words and didn't want to use the word 'eBay' !

>>not the 'other' one (e'Baize' or e'Maryland tobacco')  8<))

>If you were not referring to me, but to eBay, then please
>let the list know and let them know that you have no
>bad feelings toward me. If you do have bad feelings toward
>me then please let me know, I am sure the bad feelings are
>unfounded. I do not post often to P3D but when I do it
>is friendly and helpful.

You sure do !

>Sincerely,
>Harold Baize

Did this explanation clear the air ?

Regards,

Peter



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