I'm not an old timer so I can't comment on any changes from days of
yore, but the list suits me fine as it is.  Even when the discussion
strays off topic a little, it is usually interesting, always polite, and
never lasts long.  Thanks to the List Moms and all the Galoots for
making it what it is.

Blake       

>>> Jim Thompson <jdthompsonca@s...> 01/27/2005 7:27:28 AM
>>>

On Jan 27, 2005, at 5:00 AM, Larry Marshall wrote:
> And here comes the but......
>
> Some of you have been here for several years.  You guys remember a 
> time when
> this list was a discussion of tools.  Have you noticed that most of
the
> experts about tools aren't here any longer?  Someone just asked about

> Richard
> Wilson.  We should be asking about a long list of people who have 
> abandoned
> this list because most of the talk here has nothing to do with its 
> title.  Is
> it time to rethink what's going on here...what has gone on?
>
> Apologies to Tony, Scott, Jim, Gary and the others who have remained

> in spite
> of the changes....I very much appreciate your input on all matters 
> having to
> do with old tools.
>

Were this list to revert to a "Tools Only" discussion, a lot of its 
character would be lost. I thoroughly enjoy almost every topic 
discussed here, mostly because of the civil manner in which we conduct

ourselves.  I wouldn't want the list to change character.  I think it 
is evolving. And the evolution is for the better.

I have learned volumes here about woodworking ways, and wood, as well 
as tools. I am a better person for having spent time here, and I have 
gained a number of friends that I otherwise probably would never have 
met.

I love this place!!!

Jim Thompson, the old millrat in Riverside, CA.

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