A. Mason
08-16-2002, 09:44 PM
Mia Culpa!!! Reconstructing scattered bits and pieces from 70+ years ago is a sometimes very frustrating challenge. I feel so embarassed, but I am very grateful for Garrett's innocent question. In a conscientious effort to be helpful, I came to the sudden conclusion that I had made a big error.
When I found a blueprint for a 12-foot sailing skiff, I noticed a pencilled notation in the margin: "Pretty Pickle." [Swift Kick- DON'T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS] the assumption was that the design's name was "Pretty Pickle." Two weeks later as I was reviewing Al's unlabelled photo albums, I noticed the name on the stern of a small watercraft as "Pretty Pickle." [One plus one has been proven not to be two.]
My sincerest apologies for getting it wrong! The set of plans for what I thought was "Pretty Pickle" do exist, the Design Number is E017. It is one of only two designs my father created in 1927 and was done after spending the summer working with George W. Kneass. However, as mentioned, the photos don't match the drawings.
In the "Cost of a 12-foot Sailing Skiff" thread, I detailed 1930 costs, based on a slip of paper titled "Cost of 'Pretty Pickel [sic]" Sister Ship to 'Betsy.'" Bottom line: those costs were for a 10-foot sailing dinghy, not a 12-foot sailing skiff.
If there is one thing that "Pop" taught me it was that if I screwed up, admit it publicly, and accept the consequences. I'm sure many will think that it's such a small thing I shouldn't be upset, but it's actually not the first time I made a wrong assumption regarding my father's work, but it is definitely the most public. In view of the standards by which I was raised, what I did amounts to lying to the public and that is absolutely not acceptable.
I am so grateful to those of you who respond and ask questions, albeit in innocence, it is very much appreciated. Like "Pop," I endeavor to "get it right." By this I am not referring to an opinion, but by cross-referencing the known facts [i.e., in my opinion, I am a slim 140 lbs., but in fact, I am a very stocky much heavier person.]
Don't worry, I am not beating myself over this error, but I did want to let everyone know I made a major mistake and am quite willing to own up to the error.
Anita
When I found a blueprint for a 12-foot sailing skiff, I noticed a pencilled notation in the margin: "Pretty Pickle." [Swift Kick- DON'T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS] the assumption was that the design's name was "Pretty Pickle." Two weeks later as I was reviewing Al's unlabelled photo albums, I noticed the name on the stern of a small watercraft as "Pretty Pickle." [One plus one has been proven not to be two.]
My sincerest apologies for getting it wrong! The set of plans for what I thought was "Pretty Pickle" do exist, the Design Number is E017. It is one of only two designs my father created in 1927 and was done after spending the summer working with George W. Kneass. However, as mentioned, the photos don't match the drawings.
In the "Cost of a 12-foot Sailing Skiff" thread, I detailed 1930 costs, based on a slip of paper titled "Cost of 'Pretty Pickel [sic]" Sister Ship to 'Betsy.'" Bottom line: those costs were for a 10-foot sailing dinghy, not a 12-foot sailing skiff.
If there is one thing that "Pop" taught me it was that if I screwed up, admit it publicly, and accept the consequences. I'm sure many will think that it's such a small thing I shouldn't be upset, but it's actually not the first time I made a wrong assumption regarding my father's work, but it is definitely the most public. In view of the standards by which I was raised, what I did amounts to lying to the public and that is absolutely not acceptable.
I am so grateful to those of you who respond and ask questions, albeit in innocence, it is very much appreciated. Like "Pop," I endeavor to "get it right." By this I am not referring to an opinion, but by cross-referencing the known facts [i.e., in my opinion, I am a slim 140 lbs., but in fact, I am a very stocky much heavier person.]
Don't worry, I am not beating myself over this error, but I did want to let everyone know I made a major mistake and am quite willing to own up to the error.
Anita