I hear the violins beginning to play. Eeek.
Regards,
jay.
nyc
----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jay Sexton" <jvs@sonic.net>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 11:29 PM
> Subject: [CR]New kid gripe
>
>
> > Greetings,
> > I have a complaint. Being the new kid on the block, so to speak, I
> > considered letting it slide but I have to say it does no one any good to
> > gossip about who ripped off who; or someone doesn't like the other guy
> > for whatever reason. I joined the list to share in the joy of older
> > bicycles with kindred souls, not to share gossip. Now, I'm not above
> > stirring up a little mischief from time to time, and I acknowledge we
> > are all different and that's what makes life so interesting, but let's
> > talk about bikes and keep it positive shall we? I'm not so naive to
> > think that this type of thing will go away, but I don't think it belongs
> > on the list. Whisper amongst yourselves. In the week or so since I
> > signed up I have been fortunate to correspond with some wonderful
> > people. I would like to continue, but not if I have to wade through
> > sniping and gossip to get to BIKE STUFF. Thanks for the space and the
> > opportunity to vent. {I am now donning my flame retardant gear...again}
> > Jay Sexton
> > Sebastopol, CA