> Your attempt to flame Pygmy in public on the www yet limit potential
> negative response by asking for only private criticism of your rant is
> reminiscant of the cowardice of most grenade lobbers, as I call them, and
> I won't be express surprise that others will also see your ploy for what
> it is, an attempt to avoid getting hit by your own sprapnel.

> Open your eyes. What you want for your boat or your life is out there,
> either capable of being purchased right off the shelf, or you can make it
> yourself. Don't expect all your needs to be satisfied by others,
> particularly any single one.

> Attitude is everything.

> So go again next year, maybe spend a little more time and relax that
> sphincter a bit. Consider volunteering time or help as part of the
> logistical support staff.

Is this really necessary? I don't agree with Dave's criticisms, but I don't think his remarks were all that intemperate. Surely we have all seen postings by others on this bulletin board that were a lot less civil. Now we have seen another.

I for one would have appreciated it if you had taken him up on his suggestion of sending rant replies directly to him by email, and spared the rest of us the insults.