[AccessD] OT - Happy Solstice

Stuart McLachlan stuart at lexacorp.com.pg
Wed Dec 24 15:39:30 CST 2003


I find that totally unacceptable.  You are being geographically 
arrogant.   How dare you assume that it is the WINTER solstice for 
everyone, just because it is for you.   By your uncalled for 
assumptions about other peoples seasons, you are denigrating everyone 
who lives South of the Equator.

<VBG>

On 24 Dec 2003 at 14:42, Developer wrote:

> An oldie, but a good one.
> -Steve
> 
> Politically Correct Winter Greeting
> ------------------------------------
> >From us ("the wishor") to you ("hereinafter called the wishee") Please
> accept without obligation, implied or implicit, our best wishes for an
> environmentally conscious, socially responsible, politically correct,
> low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral, celebration of the winter
> solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the
> religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your
> choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or
> traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or
> secular traditions at all 
> 
> ... and a financially successful, personally fulfilling and medically
> uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted
> calendar year 2004, but with due respect for the calendars of choice of
> other cultures or sects whose contributions to society have helped make
> America great, (not to imply that America is necessarily greater than
> any other country or is the only "AMERICA" in the western hemisphere),
> and having regard to the race, creed, colour, age, physical ability,
> religious faith, choice of computer platform or dietary preference of
> the wishee. 
> 
> By accepting this greeting you are bound by these terms that- 
> 
> This greeting is subject to further clarification or withdrawal 
> This greeting is freely transferable provided that no alteration shall
> be made to the original greeting and that the proprietary rights of the
> wishor are acknowledged. 
> This greeting implies no promise by the wishor to actually implement any
> of the wishes. 
> This greeting may not be enforceable in certain jurisdictions and/or the
> restrictions herein may not be binding upon certain wishees in certain
> jurisdictions and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wishor. 
> This greeting is warranted to perform as reasonably may be expected
> within the usual application of good tidings, for a period of one year
> or until the issuance of a subsequent holiday greeting, whichever comes
> first. 
> The wishor warrants this greeting only for the limited replacement of
> this wish or issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wishor
> 
> Any references in this greeting to "the Lord", "Father Christmas", "Our
> Saviour", or any other festive figures, whether actual or fictitious,
> dead or alive, shall not imply any endorsement by or from them in
> respect of this greeting, and all proprietary rights in any referenced
> third party names and images are hereby acknowledged. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Lawhon, Alan
> C Contractor/Morgan Research
> Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 2:20 PM
> To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'
> Subject: RE: [AccessD] OT - Merry Xmas
> 
> 
> Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Huntsville, Alabama USA - the
> "Rocket City".
> 
> We are providing a couple of "strap on boosters" to help Santa's sleigh
> find its way (more quickly) to your roof and chimney tonight.  :-)))
> 
> 
> Alan C. Lawhon
> 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carlos Alberto Alves [mailto:caa at highway.com.br]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 8:22 PM
> To: AccessD List
> Subject: [AccessD] OT - Merry Xmas
> 
> 
> Merry Xmas and a very very very Happy New Year to you all!!! :-V
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