> I have been able to infer, from context, that OT means "OFF TOPIC", that BTW > means "BY THE WAY", and even that lies somewhere between :-) and :-)). > However, IMHO has repeatedly resisted my interpretive capacity, and has left > me completely clueless. I give up. Would somebody please tell me what IMHO > means? I am an non english speaker who never even touched a dictionary, so all the words I know where 'guessed' at the first time when i heard them. it is like quiz. ok lets try IMHO = In My Humble Opinion guessed right? antti PS there sure is list of that weird synonyms on the net but I dont have the poin ters. hm... there is one thing I dont have figured out correct translation well that i s kinda more complex as is a it two number combination. folks please dont start explaini ng it on this list, please... :) 73 and 88 if there YL's around from ES1CV VBRGDS (Very Best Regards, at least close..) antti 73 = best wishes 88 = with kisses YL = Young Lady (any woman... in the eyes of an gentlemen)