I told you about or I was telling you about

both okay. pretty much the same meaning, i.e. I think in any sort of average interaction ou could use either one.

Paok, Jack is right of course so thanks Jack

But speakin' of Prof.'s, I note you like practically everyone else don't have one; but as the single a2k'er out of some 200,000 I am often curious about my corresps, and so if you're at all curious about my curiousity I am [email protected]