Bob wrote:

All you have to do is block everyone in any of the major discussion fart
fests. Then the group is a much more pleasant place.

Most illuminating. A solution I shall apply forthwith.

Instead, let's go skiing. Maybe Mr. Foot will join us.

Only 11 feet at the base, 18 feet on the hill. Better hurry, the lifts
probably won't be running after 6 weeks or so more.
http://www.skialpine.com/snow_report.php

Plus it's going to snow some over the weekend. When oh when will we get
some spring skiing?