ALM>> No these are recent, one example that comes to mind was a
ALM>> reply from someone to bob about his aunty croaking. 

BL>   Thank you for your senitive treatment of a difficult subject.

Gee Bob, that's the first time anyone's noticed my sensitive side.  BTW did
she leave you any money?  It's about time for a YAK and I thought it might
be nice if you shouted, after all, you can't take it with you.

BL>   Croaked! Kicked off! Carked it. Fell out of her tree. These are much
BL> more suitable than that totally unfeeling "passed on."

Passed on? to where?  I thought she carked it!

BTW be sure to let us know if you 'pass on', I'd like to make your mum an
offer on the computer and the skyline.

Rgds
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