tongue: Try looking for the term impunity in Latin, my battered school dictionary is bereft of such expressions....But then, of course the Romans were not noted for their compassionate exemptions from punishment......
Forgive me if I misread the many posts and threads on this subject and yours in particular, Daniel, but was there not a problem with your partner's children? And, your partner's health at the time?
Of academic interest now, but neverthless, I would interested to hear your response without being thought to be intrusive or inquisitorial.
The affair is in the public domain now, but you are quite welcome to mail me privately.
"Would you pay that much to save your pet or was I foolish"
No, my life's savings would be on the line to save Paddy for just a few more months as long as he wasn’t suffering as a result of prolonged and unnecessary treatment.
Oh!....and just a footnote......if there are genuine feelings, outside of the forum platform stage, keep the on-line relationship to yourself!
Failing which, you may be discouraged by thoughtless, mocking and unkind innuendo behind the scenes, people who all think they know your business and feel entitled to make public comment to the detriment of these forums and human dignity.
About the best reply on here.........although 7 months of correspondence with one person, a few misunderstandings along the way and one humiliating public failure, would have been enough for most men to thro' in the “trowel”. (Sic)
But if you're Irish, you pick up the spade and start digging the foundations again.....
I have no idea, but have posted a pic on my profile of my Irish "cousin" and life long friend Seamus, at the cottage.
Look at the expression on that man's face, proud, haughty and naughty. A horse breaker, he's Irish, what else would expect to him be. Irish friendships stand the test of time and we have ball every time we meet.
And no, you can't have Myrna's telephone number, she's happily married, and living in Argentina....
RE: DE BREVITATE VITAE - LAETITIA & JACOMUS
Voted best thread........