Quoth Samaliel
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I do feel like a bit of an idiot but only because I am a bit of an idiot. And I find that quite amusing (because who isn't an idiot sometimes). I spend a lot of my time giving other people information, and while I try to remember every day that "ignorant" should not be an insult, it merely means someone needs some information they haven't got - I need regular reminders of my own foolishness.
(I'm never going to feel that bad as long as I'm learning something new. My theory is that today I may show my foolishness but the person who hides their mistakes today won't get the help, won't learn the lesson and will be making the same mistake tomorrow).
I was absolutely genuine in admiring your ability to see through the mistake I had made, and thinking that this made you a good potential teacher.
Thanks for the new suggestions. I'm not in the office again until Wednesday but I shall definitely try then. If I don't get my list I'll enjoy meddling and learning some new tricks.
Thanks a lot.
Victoria J (whose ego really isn't that frail).
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