The Practical Information In Humorous Threads (was: [CAUT] NewLaws)

[Tim Coates]

Jeff,

I know you don't have any idea of the types of topics that used to be 
discussed on the  list.  There was humor, but not the garbage (Is that 
better for Eudora, Susan?) that has recently been displayed and the "me 
too" posts for other topics.    One of the reasons for the "Humor List" 
was to have a place for people who want nothing more than to share 
humor.  Nothing wrong with that.

This list used to be known for quality not quantity.

You may need humor for -20.   Most people here don't.  It is called 
"getting rid of the riff raff".   Nothing like the cold to make you 
awake or dead (depending on how smart you are).  Nothing like sitting 
in front of a fire after feeling the cold.

I don't refinish, because I subcontract that specialized work.  I know 
there are refinishers from sub zero climes on this list.  They may have 
some words of wisdom for you.

I am closing up now, as my wife is waiting.

Tim Coates
Charter Member of This List (CMTL)
RPT (You Decide What It Stands For) (YDWISF)

On Feb 17, 2006, at 10:34 PM, Jeff Olson wrote:

> Tim C.:
>
> "It seems there is a shortage of technicians in the Watertown area.  I 
> think you said
> something about that area.  It was probably about 20 below there. What 
> we are really excited about is someone who can show us how a piano 
> business is run.  We really have a lot to learn here in the country.   
> And use humor to boot!"
>
> At -20, I think a little humor (if not something stronger) could be 
> helpful.  I hope you're right about them needing technicians in 
> Watertown.
>
> If it's any comfort, Tim, I'm here for the technical information, too 
> -- and I've seen quite a lot of that since I've been here, for which 
> I'm duly grateful.   But I don't share your objections to the banter 
> or humorous posts, obviously.  I don't see the two as being mutually 
> exclusive.  I don't see humor undercutting the seriousness of our 
> work.
>
> If I had to make a choice, however, I would choose the technical 
> posts, because there are many other sites where one can find humor (or 
> about anything else).
>
> Speaking of -20, here's a technical question, for those interested: 
> What is the best finish for spraying/applying in a cold climate?
>
> Jeff O.
>
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