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Old 06-07-2017, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Polar Bear View Post
I am (and was) aware of the allergy/pollen issues. And I sympathize. I was addressing folks who don't like oaks and their given reasons have nothing to do with allergies/pollen.

Your 'THAT...' remark just seemed a little snooty and condescending. So I responded in kind.
The THAT was just to emphasize the point of the sentence. No condescending intended. Let's not get off to a bad start.

I take words quite literally. When you said you would "never understand," there was no exclusion for people with allergies.

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