2 off list emails, I wrote first, Jim Baldauf wrote back

[Michael Eisenstadt]

Jim,

You have always been the perfect gentleman towards me.
Why then are dissing me on the list calling me a psycho? 
I am really surprised to read YOU saying this. I would
not have been surprised and wouldnt have cared a fig if
some others had said it. But YOU saying such a thing 
really came out of the blue pour ainsi dire

Mike


Mike-
I wish to express my profound apologies! I can only say that
I was caught up in the moment of FGs fantastical scenario
involving (I think fictionally) Walli and I responded fictionally
with another absurd scenario. I have often expressed my
affection for you with other list members citing the fact that
you were the one and only ghettoite to...I hope you'll accept my 
apologies...and maybe consider posting this response on the list 
if you think it would be helpful. More later!

Hope you and Madelon have a happy holiday!

Jim