> > > > "as per" means "in accordance with", a
> > > >particular turn-of-phrase with Latin roots that
> > > >has been in the English language since the 18th
> > > >century. Hmm, no need to get violent over
> > > >apparently improper usage...
> > >
> > > Is there anything you *don't* know, Wolfspirit? I am constantly amazed by the breadth and depth of your knowledge. That other Dave is a real lucky guy ;-)
>
> It's not that I really "know" more than you or anyone, Dave; I simply appear to express it more often, and in so doing I strengthen the parts that I do know. I am continually surprised by all the stuff we pack on the inside of our skulls. The knowledge itself is valueless. It's what you do with it that gives it value.
>
>
> > > -- Dave, not the lucky one.
> >
> > I just witnessed the dawn of on idea. We could all be Dave for the rest of the year.
> > Dave
>
> Heheh. My husband is flattered that you'd want to be him... but whilst Sam is busy upgrading himself, Dave is trying to downgrade himself from a fever. *Still* think he's feelin' lucky, punk? :-)
>
> Wolfspirit

Sorry to hear that the real Dave is sick. I hope he feels better by the time the New Year arrives.
Howard