Re: MtMan-List: Releif, gratitude, thanks

[Bishnow <bishnows@swbell.net>]

Marion D. Watts wrote:
> 
> My apologies to all for showing individual gratitude on the list.  I'm a
> new comer, thus not aware of proper etiquette.  Your understanding is
> appreciated.
> Your most humble and obedient servant,
> mdwatts@naxs.com
> HolstonRiverRat@yahoo.com
> M. D. Watts
> 
> ----------
> > From: TetonTod@aol.com
> > To: hist_text@xmission.com
> > Subject: MtMan-List: Releif, gratitude, thanks
> > Date: Thursday, December 17, 1998 10:43 AM
> >
> > Fellow group members,
> >
> > May I say what a relief and pleasure it is to have recently gotten back
> to
> > some good historical based discussions. That's what this group is all
> about.
> > Not arguing and attacking each other and taking offense over which rifle
> is
> > best etc. And certainly not telling someone what you intend to do to
> their
> > Wives and Daughters!
> >
> > For almost three years I've hung out here learning and have come to enjoy
> and
> > respect the opinions of many of you. Unfortunately some of the best have
> > dropped off the list due to the large amount of drivel that occasionally
> takes
> > over. I'm not sure Dean had any idea what kind of monster he created back
> > then.
> >
> > As long as we remember the basic parameters of the group (sharing of
> > historical information and ideas) then all seems to go well. Many of the
> > comments are best suited for private mail, not for the whole group. Take
> the
> > time to respond directly to individuals rather than thanking or making
> > personal comments  posted to the whole group.
> >
> > Once again, discussions of late on fabric, clothing patterns, mileage,
> traps
> > etc...that's what we're about.
> >
> > Thanks for your time and comments and HAPPY HOLIDAYS ONE AND ALL!!!!!!!
> >
> > Todd Glover
They got a shot that will cure the etiquette!!

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