http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ghlight=manual
is a great resource to help search the manual for specific questions.
Email is a hard medium of communication sometimes. "Tones" can be misinterpreted, often when one is in a hurry. It happens to me all the time, and I end up saying "I'm sorry" at least once every day.
It's a new day. Let perceived slights and miscommunication go; and let's all try to be a little more gentle with each other. I've also learned many times that the old adage "if you don't have something nice (or helpful) to say, then don't say it." Just let it go and move on to the next thing in your busy lives. Sometimes what makes you feel better, makes the others feel pretty crappy.
Think before you press that "post quick reply" button. It really should read "post a thoughtful reply " button.
This is supposed to be hard work AND fun. Let's get on with the fun part.
I wish you all well and hope those designs are getting nailed down on paper (or CAD or whatever) in the near future.
p.s. this is what my old team would have called the "mom-talk."