Peter said: 
>Excuse me. I found this use of the term Yankee to be offensive. 

You can find offense under every syllable if you look hard enough. I am a dyed in the wool Yankee and proud of it. I've been referred to as a Yankee by Southerners, by many Southern beeks (beeks, by the way, is a term used to describe Philippinos, some would find that offensive). You can take things as they're offered, or take offense at shades of language everywhere. 

Take care, 

Ann 

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