"I am not sure how you lose track of 5000lbs of iron you have been mowing around for 20 years."
now that is funny,,, sadly it probably shouldnt be.
god only knows how much cool stuff is out there rotting into the ground, an example
years ago while searching for 55 chevy parts, i came upon a farmstead with an old dual glide harley complete with leather
saddle bags rotting into the dirt (axles down to about 2 inches from the surface, spokes down in the ground)
i asked how much? he asked what does a new harley sell for? i replied i dunno maybe 3 grand. his responce,,,, well i want 3 grand for that one! i asked if we could dig it out and push it into the barn? he said no!! it has been there for 20 years and it will continue to sit there. some peoples children!
sorry i digress and effectively highjacked the thread
back on topic...
folks get all upset and get offended at being challenged, or at least some folks. The thing is we as regular folks don't get to
see first hand the level of discussion such as that in a scientific forum or debate where opposing sides really go to town in what would appear to be nothing short of a knock down drag out war of words, usually without fists. After which they all go to the bar and laugh at each other and get along if not well at least cordially.
personally i have said and i will say again, if one is sure of his position he should be able to relate it without name calling or ridicule. Basically state your position and support it! Give alternative view points or at least alternative questions. It serves no one to beat each other up by debaseing someone, and it really becomes tedious to alot of other folks that come along the forum and the offending thread. I wonder how many folks (fearing a flame job) withhold good and pertinent questions, experience or information.
ok now how about a group hug.... lmao
bob g