On 20 Dec, 23:10, "Mr.G" wrote:

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*"John Salmon" wrote:

Isn't a "downthread" post one that hasn't yet been posted?

Depends on whether the thread is travelling to or from London...

(coat already in hand)

Or if the thread concerns the West London Line in which case it
changes halfway down/up... or is that up/down...

(coat on standing outside in the pouring rain)