I like it!

Hans Weilenmann wrote: *chuckle*
I did say "in a controlled and deliberate manner."...

Cheers,
Hans W

*chuckle in return*
Indeed you did. I was quite deliberate. I deliberately packed up the rod and sent it to the maker for repair ... after deliberately cursing my stupidity.

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