Re: NANFA-- Casper's comments

Robert Carillio (darterman_at_cboss.com)
Fri, 19 Jul 2002 00:22:02 -0500

I second.. We should have an award named after Chris...
----- Original Message -----
From: "B.G. Granier" <bgkajun_at_worldnet.att.net>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: NANFA-- Casper's comments

> Chris.........
>
> YOU DA MAN.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> The best American Currents editor ever, in my book!
>
> BG Granier
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Christopher Scharpf <ichthos_at_charm.net>
> To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 6:30 AM
> Subject: NANFA-- Casper's comments
>
>
> > > It takes a lot of time to write ( and edit, and correctly spell
> > > and rewrite and capitalize! ) and prep these posts, photos and reports
> and i
> > > often wonder how many people read or appreciate them. There have been
> times
> > > that some people will find some small, petty thing they dislike and
make
> a
> > > public snort of it and yet overlook, and thus show their
unappreciation
> for
> > > the larger value and the extensive time and dedication that an
> individual
> > > spends in presenting and attempting to share native fish experiences.
> >
> > > Im concerned that the time spent on these reports may not be
> > > appreciated but by a very few. I need reassurance that they are
valued,
> > > enjoyed and appreciated. If they are not i am not motivated to
continue
> > > expending the time necessary to present them. So let me know.
> >
> > Casper, I feel the same way about AC. A tremendous chunk of my free time
> > goes into each issue. (50 hours per? 100? I've never clocked it.) Then
> when
> > an issue mails very few people mention it on this list, or e-mail me
> > privately. Then I have to BEG for renewals. It's getting to be a drain,
> and
> > I am considering "retiring" from my duties by the end of 2003.
> >
> > Don't feel too bad, though, when someone complains about a small petty
> item
> > and makes a snort about it. At the very least that means that they've
read
> > it, and that something you've written has moved someone to at least
THINK
> > something.
> >
> > With that said, it goes without saying that I tremendously enjoy your
> trips
> > posts, and Steven's, which may explain why I haven't said so before. I
> often
> > forward them to Stephanie, or print them out and read them out loud
while
> > sitting on the porch sipping a mint julep.
> >
> > Chris
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