Abby Normal

[Corduroy Frog]

I have to take my hats off to Abby Normal.  I should hesitate because there are so many other great people on this board that should be mentioned.

I am notorious for my cumbersome phraseology.  Often I will ask a question and get responses from good people who, from their responses, are unclear what I am asking.  This is my own problem, and not anyone else's.  Often I have to repeat myself, and the conversation runs in many directions, very much like a "circular reference" in Excel.

Occasionally you meet someone who can perceive what is in your mind - to the extent they know what you are saying before it ever comes out of your mouth.  Hopefully, in your years of human experience, you have encountered a few such people.

Abby Normal seems to know exactly what I am asking, why I'm asking, as if he is in my own shoes sharing the subject.  Not just once, but consistently over and over again.  I met this Abby Normal (and forgot his real name) at the gathering at Rita's in 2018, which was a delightful event for myself and my wife.

Again, there are a number of helpful people in this community and I don't want to lessen their contributions by not mentioning them.  Thanks to all who have put up with my awkward choice of words.

Abby, wherever you are, please stay with us...