Re: Follow-up on Lions of Savuti

[John Bois <jbois@umd5.umd.edu>]

On Thu, 11 Feb 1999, Michael Teuton wrote:

> This is my last post on lions and elephants period.  Either on or off list.
> John I agree with your first statement, which is why I emphasized PROBABLY.
> Your last statement deserves no comment.  Citing personal communication as a
> reference is not unscientific.  It is perfectly acceptable even for journal
> publication.

My comment on ants and elephants was meant to be funny without being
ironic to your point.  Obviously I was clumsy.  I'm sorry.  
I am loathe to think that you would use this as evidence of any negative
feeling about your post (though I can see why you would).  I have always
admired your posts as highly informative and as having a valuable
perspective.