On Tue, 06 Apr 2004 15:02:45 GMT, Dave Shrader
wrote:

Robert Spooner wrote:
Wasn't it James Thurber who said, "When someone says 'theoretically,' he
means 'not actually.'"?

73
Bob AD3K

When I use 'theory' or 'theoretically', I'm using it in the engineering
context of Physics and Mathematics. Meaning the mathematical solution
of the LAWs of Physics are applicable.

Hi Dave,

This is a catch-all application of "theory." The solutions are
always applicable and the casual employment of the phrase "in theory"
is thus rendered gratuitous (or rhetorical chaff) - hence the
attachment of Thurber's observation that is a sardonic reference to
the lack of any actuality. You have confirmed that his artistic prose
has as much validity as Physics.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC