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Russ
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nelsona non grata ...

Post by Russ »

Nelson.

I just had to look up your signature line as I thought 'non grata' meant free of charge.

Was I wrong!

From www.hyperdictionary.com
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Meaning of PERSONA NON GRATA
Pronunciation: pur`sownu`nân'gratu


WordNet Dictionary

Definition: [n] a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome
[n] a diplomat who is unacceptable to the government to which he is sent


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Synonyms: unwelcome person

See Also: annoyer, bad hat, diplomat, diplomatist, disagreeable person, disreputable person, gloomy Gus, human, individual, ingrate, interloper, intruder, killjoy, meddler, mischief-maker, mortal, party pooper, person, picklepuss, pouter, scoundrel, somebody, someone, soul, sourpuss, spoilsport, tease, teaser, thankless wretch, trespasser, trouble maker, troublemaker, troubler, undesirable, ungrateful person, unpleasant person, vexer, villain, wet blanket
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Definitely not you Nelson ... your advice is extremely valuable!
nelsona
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Post by nelsona »

its a play on nelsona -- persona

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Carson
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Post by Carson »

Ah Nelson, is that a thinly veiled cry for acceptance! ;-)

Well, I for one can say you're definately wanted around here. :-)

Regards,

CRH
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