Gabe,

Didnt want you to go overboard by signing off with "deep sorrow"
but you could have avoided the "Cheers" bit - gives wrong signals.
But I would let it be .... Sorry I pointed that out.
Your Post, Your Saluations, Whatever you say !

Vince

----- Original Message -----
From: Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Vincent Andrade <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Goa's premiere mailing list,
estb. 1994! <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 4:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Goanet] 2-year-old girl and infant brother
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On 22/01/06, Vincent Andrade <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > --
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Gabe Menezes.
> > London, England
> >
> Gabe,
>
> Whats there to Cheer about ..???
>
> Vince

RESPONSE: Cheers is a form of salutation, used here in the U.K. not
just a word to be merry!

http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary

Main Entry: 1cheer
Pronunciation: 'chir
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English chere face, cheer, from Old French, face,
from Medieval Latin cara, probably from Greek kara head, face -- more
at CEREBRAL
1 a obsolete : FACE b archaic : facial expression
2 : state of mind or heart : SPIRIT <be of good cheer -- Matthew
9:2(Authorized Version)>
3 : lightness of mind and feeling : ANIMATION, GAIETY
4 : hospitable entertainment : WELCOME
5 : food and drink for a feast : FARE
6 : something that gladdens <words of cheer>
7 : a shout of applause or encouragement

....Would you rather, I signed off all the postings....with deep sorrow?

--
Cheers,

Gabe Menezes.
London, England


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