[pianotech] Don't Leave! -Should be "Excuses" or somethng else

[Dale Erwin]

Again...I don't disagree

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On Feb 27, 2013, at 10:38 AM, "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Dale said:
> "Good post Mark
> I spoke with my friend Jim Colman at length this am. A. Couple facts to
> consider. Jim loves this list but has no vote on these or any other issue
> the board comes up with. He has read about 1700 posts on the subject since
> this started. he does care but he is only one voice. So influence yes,
> vote...nada. The post notifying list closure that was not posted to us here
> was an oversight and the reason Jim posted his comments. Jim says a major
> blunder. So a bit of grace might be in order here. 
> Ok, so the short version . HL is a leased program which can go away if
> delegates vote for it to. So step up, go to counsel, make our voices heard.
> As it is said" I have met the enemy and its us". Can be true if we do not
> participate. I told Jim much damage has been done and many of us are really
> ticked off, including me, and that the Indians are leaving the HL
> reservation never to return. 
> That said , Marks letter reminds this anti- organizational left over 60s
> rebel of the intrinsic value we have all received from the org.and indeed
> no baby should be thrown out with the bathe water... Much as I,d like to at
> times.
> I remind Jim that much of the lists members contributions are not political
> but educational, ie tech tips, forum and such in the journal. Convention
> teacher etc. He totally gets that. He is not the enemy.
> Anyway HL will disappear from non use or because we made our voices heard
> thru organizational channels. The. Choice is ours brethren
> Kind regard
> Dale.....still an Rpt"
> 
> Dale,
> And why is it that you have to be the "messenger"? Can't our illustrious
> Prez speak on his own about these issues! THAT is the main reason why I'm
> so pissed off in the first place! He needs to get a spine and own up to
> things and keep the masses INFORMED! The "oversight" was just another slap
> in the face. It was not posted From the president or even from the
> individual, Jim Coleman, Jr., but rather from PTG! What the hell is that?
> We deserve more than a "form letter" response!
> Joe
> 
> 
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> Captain of the Tool Police
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