No excuses for the unsavory comments directed to your wife and children, but
I doubt anyone really intended any personal insults warranting fisticuffs.
All in all, this is a remarkably civil group of folks. That said, you did
invite some light-hearted spouse and progeny bashing with an opening line
like, "I am cursed with children, who's mother insists on feeding them and
giving them fluids on occasion." Boys will be boys, and you can't have a
high expectation of civil behavior in such an impersonal forum.

--
Kent
1987 VW GTI 8V, original owner, 220,000+ miles

"Patrick Owen" <patowen at pugetsound dot net> wrote in message
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>
> "Tony" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > "Patrick Owen" <patowen at pugetsound dot net> wrote in message
> > ...
> >> I am cursed with children, who's mother insists on feeding them and
> >> giving
> >> them fluids on occasion.
> >>
> > It's more like you're cursed with a wife that is a slob. There's
> > absolutely
> > no reason why kids HAVE to be eating or sucking on something ALL THE
TIME.
> > I
> > bet both her and the kids are over weight.
> >
> > As to car interiors; choose one with cheapest plastic covers. or make
> > covers
> > (Auto upholstery shop) for the Passat.
>
> Actually, my son has Autism, and is quite a challenge to control. Giving
> him food or drink while in the vehicle helps calm him and provides us with
> some leverage to offer him rewards for improved behavior. My 2-year old
> daughter is typical, and my wife is attractive and full of patience for
> dealing with people who are insensitive and boorish about our situation.
> She would forgive you instantly for your crass assumptions and smarmy
> comments.
>
> I on the other hand would be more likely to break your nose if you said
> those things to my face.
>
> >
> > Sorry for the rant!.
>
> Unlikely - I think you rather enjoyed it. I hope you'll rethink these
kind
> of comments in the future.
>
>