Speaking of Mad, where has she been lately?

Actually, I meant my remark as more of a joke than anything.  Although I
did take Nikki to task for a couple statements, I generally try to get
along with most of the people on the list.  Mad may be an exception, but I
have had the courtesy to take my dispute with her private.

And I'm not sure if you're insinuating that I'm one of the people who
insulted or talked behind Nikki's back about her, but if you are, I'm
disappointed in you.  I think I've established a pretty good track record
of being very open (and sometimes BRUTALLY honest) in expressing pretty
much anything I have to say.  OTOH, if you're NOT insinuating that, NEVER
MIND!

And welcome back Nikki! :-)