It didn't really seem offensive but from Judi's response I inferred that she was offended. Of course I may have inferred incorrectly and she was just joking around in her response to you!
Yes, STella, you are correct in realizing you you were mistaken.
I was joking around with him in my response. FreeSpirit is a very open guy and has no problem asking open questions. I didn't feel it appropriate to answer it on an open board, but I wasn't offended by it.
Since you mod both boards, and now realize your error, why not re-join the thread?