Re: Fwd: Re: Fwd: Re: [VFB] Rod building question

[Mark Wendt \(Contractor\)]

Allan,

        Nah, wasn't upset or anything like that.  Just need to remember to word my replies to say it the right way.  I write on the side, so that's inexcusable for me... I'm glad you weren't upset about it, I was more worried when I saw your post that someone else might have taken mine the wrong way, and thought me an elitist, or snob. (I'm really not...  ;^})  I might have been wrong about Leonard creating the "maker" moniker, it was probably DonO.

Mark



At 09:54 AM 10/8/2003, you wrote:

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Mark,

My apologies.

No need to apologize.  I'm glad you weren't upset.  And since an afficionado  (which should be spelled with only one "f") of connotations, I am glad to learn the difference.  I re-read my response and found that I DID over-do it.  And I forgot to use smiley-faces, too.

 Maker was the title bestowed on the craft by Leonard if I remember correctly.  Wayne Cattanach picked up on it, and most folks that fiddle with bamboo sticks like to use it.  It kinda fits with bamboo rod making being a craft and an art.  I've nothing against the custom rod builders, I think they turn out some extraordinary rods, and many of them are talented way beyond me when it comes to wrapping guides and other things.

Thanks.  That is interesting history.  I like it.

Feeling like an ass,

But that's good.  At least the last time I felt one, it was so smooth and ........... wait a minute..... better not go there!  <G>

And if I ever use the wrong word again, PLEASE correct me.  I don't take offense.  Well, usually.

Allan

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Allan Fish
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