"J T" wrote in message
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Apparently there is some concern for me, because I dropped off of
the group, with no warning. Well, I at'nt dead yet.

How about once a week you just post:

Subject: I AT'NT DEAD

If you miss one week, expect to get a lot of sympathy cards the following
week.
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