Sorry to have hurt your feelings. The answer, to me, was obviously a pun -- and I even added the little [;)] to be sure you knew.
That's part of the problem with e-mails and other communications of this type, it's hard to distinguish subtleties. If I didn't feel comfortable with the group I wouldn't have interjected the humor.
Don't want to make enemies. Peace!
Ok, I guess I misunderstood your humor. As for the icons, I don't even pay attention to them. You didn't hurt my feelings, just thought you were making fun of me. But it's cool. No harm done. Just be careful next time, someone in this forum may take it seriously.