Thank you, thank you, thank you! And in case that was at all cryptic; that was directed at Catherine3678a! Lots to download and lots to read...............
On a side track; regarding what Bonnie2001 said; I'm sad to say that I totally agree. Here (Australia) in shops, an almost standard greeting is, "Hi, how are you?" At the supermarket, it's generally kids (18 - 22 year olds) that have to say it. My normal answer is, "terminal" - I rarely get a reaction.
Now at the pharmacy (where I spend more money than the supermarket), I feel the need to 'punish' those that greet me with, "Hi, how are you?" as I am generally holding two trays full of all my "little helpers" (aka, drugs). There, my standard answer is, "Look at what I am holding and you can probably answer that question yourself.". Or, if I'm in a good mood (once or twice a year), I'll answer with, "Upright and alive" and quietly, "for now".......
I also live in what most would call the country (actually the rural outskirts of Melbourne); so everyone knows me at the pharmacy (so usually only the newbies get caught out greeting me with, "Hi, how are you?" - Most just say, "Hi Erwin" - which I must say I far prefer it as there is no pretension required....
And so, to continue; thank you.............................
