I primarily use this list instead of contributing and Doug reminded me
of how much I appreciate the email characters who have helped me out over
the years, for parts, for information, and for the simple joy of finding out
stuff. Just within the last year I got a driver for my '36 S-A TF hub (from
Doug as a matter of fact), and a spring for it too (but I can't remember
from whom). A while back Charlie Young gave me a GB brake lever out of the
kindness of his heart so I could have something close to matching for a
project. I recently went on a Quixote-like quest in order to identify the
lugs on my custom '52 Viking Path. It was to no avail, but not because of
the lack of effort from such gems as Bob Reid, Toni T., and Mick Butler. It
was more fun just having them involved in the search than the search itself.
I still want to know what those cockamamey lugs are though.
And then there are the priceless websites who help in the searches and
also help alleviate my bouts of exhaustion when all I want to do is sit and
stare. In my case recently, Joel's Taylor site, Bob's Flying Scot, Marks
catalogues, and of course Dale's.
In all my dealings with members I've only been stiffed once and that was
from an individual who only uses the list to occasionally out his ebay
stuff. Decided not to pursue that one and bit the bullet. So Ray, we've
experienced what my statistics prof would call a "low probability event."
Given the volume of on and off list exchanges I'd say we're pretty lucky.
Is this an "attaboy"? Sheesh, how embarrassing.
Craig Montgomery in Tucson
>From Doug Smith:
> I have often posed the question myself as to whether a word of thanks
> should be forthcoming from someone seeking certain information. I like
> others spend a great deal of time off list trying to describe in detail
> certain and sometimes complex issues raised by members also to include
> pictures.
>
> I personally think a thankyou should be be sent direct at some time if
> only to confirm they even received their mail. Sometimes I despair at
> peoples manners especially at times when one specifically asks for
> confirmation for some reason or another. Both in helping and selling
> there seems to be alot of take and nothing given in return. In my book
> too many timewasters and I often wonder if they were treated the same
> way how would they feel,very angry no doubt when the shoes on the other
> foot!
>
> My dear Mother used to install on us kids "it costs nothing to say
> thankyou"
>
> Thankyou
> Doug Smith
> North Dorset
> UK