>>This is NOT an apology, rather an explanation.

My dear short-nailed (likewise) friend--
that was a joke, just so you know. I had hoped you would post an apology for over-apologizing, at which point I
planned to thoroughly exercize my predilection for fussing!
(Fussing is one of my favorite hobbies--just ask my family, they'll tell you!) I have even been accused of spluttering!