A Thank You and an Apology

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  • Paul Pless
    pinko commie tree hugger
    • Oct 2003
    • 124858

    A Thank You and an Apology

    I want to thank those that expressed their concern for me and their friendship to me and a desire for me to return to the forum, both publicly and privately. This place can be a powerful source of community and friendship, both virtually and in real life. I value the relationships that I have made here, relationships that scot and Woodenboat have fostered regardless of geography and distance. It can also be at times an incredibly infuriating and frustrating venue. That Ian got under my skin, as deeply as he did is in large part because he has been and I’m quite sure will continue to be an important member of and contributor to this community. No mere troll would have received near as much emotional energy from me as I expended on Ian. For my part I want to apologize for my ugliness towards the man and hope he forgives my transgressions. And, I want to apologize to scot and to the forum in general for my adding to the rancor here unnecessarily.
    Simpler is better, except when complicated looks really cool.
  • Keith Wilson
    Trying to be reasonable
    • Oct 1999
    • 64167

    #2
    Re: A Thank You and an Apology

    "For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations,
    for nature cannot be fooled."

    Richard Feynman

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    • David G
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2003
      • 89865

      #3
      Re: A Thank You and an Apology

      Good to see ya back!
      David G
      Harbor Woodworks
      https://www.facebook.com/HarborWoodworks/

      "It was a Sunday morning and Goddard gave thanks that there were still places where one could worship in temples not made by human hands." -- L. F. Herreshoff (The Compleat Cruiser)

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      • John Smith
        Senior Member
        • Mar 2009
        • 48789

        #4
        Re: A Thank You and an Apology

        An excellent post with which to enter jolly season.

        I'd like to think we here are all friends who just happen to hold differing opinions.

        If we all agreed on everything, the world would be a bit dull. Better maybe, but certainly dull.
        "Banning books in spite of the 1st amendment, but refusing to regulate guns in spite of "well regulated militia' being in the 2nd amendment makes no sense. Can't think of anyone ever shot by a book

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        • Gerarddm
          #RESIST
          • Feb 2010
          • 32495

          #5
          Re: A Thank You and an Apology

          Duly acknowledged. Happy T-day to you.
          Gerard>
          Albuquerque, NM

          Next election, vote against EVERY Republican, for EVERY office, at EVERY level. Be patriotic, save the country.

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          • Bob Adams
            Senior Member
            • Sep 2000
            • 12093

            #6
            Re: A Thank You and an Apology

            It would be a different, and not better, place without you.
            You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
            Mahatma Gandhi

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            • bamamick
              Senior Member
              • Nov 2003
              • 14774

              #7
              Re: A Thank You and an Apology

              I guess I missed it. I would hate to not have Paul to talk with when I needed him.



              Mickey Lake
              'A disciple of the Norse god of aesthetically pleasing boats, Johan Anker'

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              • Full Tilt
                Banned
                • Dec 2011
                • 4493

                #8
                Re: A Thank You and an Apology

                Welcome back Paul.

                It's so nice to read your words.

                You were the first person I considered to be a friend here and Ian was the second.

                No wonder I'm f****d up!

                I took some time off this weekend to think about things and returned with the idea of conducting myself in a less confrontational manner.

                It seems several other people are having a similar epiphany.

                I am encouraged by Keith's thread and the recent civility that seems to be spreading as a result and am inspired by your forthrightness and courage.

                Please forgive me for ever referring to you as "nuthin' but a NASCAR fan".

                Mike

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                • bob winter
                  Ottawa, Canada
                  • Sep 2004
                  • 4460

                  #9
                  Re: A Thank You and an Apology

                  Didn't know you had left but welcome back.

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                  • John of Phoenix
                    Senior Member
                    • Jun 2001
                    • 31214

                    #10
                    Re: A Thank You and an Apology

                    I value the relationships that I have made here, relationships that scot and Woodenboat have fostered regardless of geography and distance.
                    Given that you married one of those relationships, I'd expect that you'd value this place.

                    Now that all that's behind us, it's GREAT to have you back, buddy.

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                    • Flying Orca
                      Ruth, feck, and gorm
                      • Jan 2007
                      • 21319

                      #11
                      Re: A Thank You and an Apology

                      Class act all the way.

                      What are you doing about it?



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                      • genglandoh
                        Senior Member
                        • Dec 2010
                        • 10538

                        #12
                        Re: A Thank You and an Apology

                        Thanks for the apology.
                        "The only rules that really matter are these: what a man can do and what a man can’t do." Captain Jack Sparrow

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                        • bobbys
                          Senior Member
                          • Jun 2009
                          • 30716

                          #13
                          Re: A Thank You and an Apology

                          Group hug!

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                          • Mrleft8
                            Banned
                            • Feb 2000
                            • 31864

                            #14
                            Re: A Thank You and an Apology

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                            • CWSmith
                              New Hampshire
                              • Nov 2008
                              • 44064

                              #15
                              Re: A Thank You and an Apology

                              We could all take a lesson. For my money, you are one of the most interesting people here.
                              "Where you live in the world should not determine whether you live in the world." - Bono

                              "Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip." - Will Rogers

                              "Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others." - Groucho Marx

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