Guys...  let's take a step back.  I don't think anyone is attempting to insult anyone, and I don't even think Eric initially meant to reply to the list, as his email had a tone of being sent directly to me.

John, I should have called you yesterday to make sure you understood the back story.  I was joking around with Erik Peterson before the event that you were running late, saying that we should give you a hard time if you were late with the pizza because we've made the same jokes at other user groups when there was trouble with food.  It was the same kind of humor you, Erik, and I always joke around with, and I think if Erik or I was getting the food, there would have been the same jokes.  We all know we have mutual respect and are very good friends and we can joke around about stuff like that.

Unfornately, others were hearing the jokes and apparently took it to mean that you "always complained" about food being late which wasn't what I was saying and isn't the truth.

Eric was trying to be funny, based on a misunderstanding of what was basically an inside joke.  I think if he could take back sending it to the public list, he probably would.  I certainly don't think he meant to insult you and I think everyone in the group appreciates your efforts and G2's sponsorship.

It was a joke, that turned into a bad joke, mistakenly sent to a large group.  I'm hoping we can rise above it and maintain the sense of comradery that has developed in the group.  I don't want anyone to feel uncomfortable coming to meetings.  Anyone is free to contact me or each other off-list to discuss further, because I think mailing lists are a poor means of communication for things like this.