I think you're right, I think I phrased that last comment too strongly, I believe we're in complete agreement re GRRM. I was the poster of the shaggy dog story

I think you're right, I think I phrased that last comment too strongly, I believe we're in complete agreement re GRRM. I was the poster of the shaggy dog story! Side note, I did enjoy you pointing out 'exception that proves the rule'.