George,

I read it exactly the same way as you, a misunderstanding. And I implore you like Steve, cool off but stay around. This place remains civil only as long as the civil and intelligent remain - and that is you. (Blimey, never thought I'd lower myself to flattering someone at kickas, but it's true!)

sublata causa tollitur effectus as we say

'Then you should say what you mean,' the March Hare went on. 'I do,' Alice hastily replied; 'at least - at least I mean what I say - that's the same thing , you know.' 'Not the same thing a bit!' said the Hatter.