Re: [CR]Dear Quarrelling Framebuilders...

Don,

Actually there are a number of issues involved, most have been

amongst us for a long time. I'm pretty sure the builders on your list

would find humor in our exchange. There's no question in my mind

whatsoever that each and every one of the named has had some sort of

difference of personality or opinion with another framebuilder. To

expect all of us to get along and agree with everything is clearly

unreasonable. If you stick around and be patient, there's a really

good chance you will learn some pretty important things about

framebuilding. Don't focus on the conflict, focus on what can be

learned from it. Sometimes learning isn't all warm and fuzzy;

sometimes learning and growing requires some shaking up.

The fact of the matter is that there are at least two extremes of

personality and philosophy in our group. You have to expect some

drama. Trust me, we all shall learn some things (good things) about

one another if you just be patient.

I know for sure Mario was at odds with several people. Framebuilders

are human. Let us work it out. Deep down inside we all love each

other and respect each other's work. On the surface we still have our

diffenences. I expect ultimately there will be a greater

understanding amongst us, but we have to work through some stuff

first. Give us a chance. It is you who will beifit.

Brian Baylis
La Mesa, CA