Paul is an old guy like me (I'm a Paul too).... maybe even older

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When we were growing up Political Correctness were not even related, but both words were scorned. He's just "fussing with ya" (note the new improved PC terminology).
Typically, with our generation, the more it bothers ya the more ya get, but "It don't mean nuthin'."
Yes, Jim, it's true. I've been retired for 11 months now and am going "batshyte crazy". Good weather might keep me from falling over the edge......if it ever f****** gets here.