[bksvol-discuss] Re: Poseidon's Gold
- From: Cindy <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Thu, 3 May 2012 08:58:00 -0700 (PDT)
Nicely said, Roger.
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> From: Roger Loran Bailey <rogerbailey81@xxxxxxx>
>To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 8:46 AM
>Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Poseidon's Gold
>
>As someone who has not commented on this matter until now let me say that
>Regina took a very long time to proof one of my submissions too and I was
>wondering what was taking so long, but I didn't really worry about it. It was
>being continually renewed, so I knew that it had not been forgotten and I knew
>that if at any time it was released or expired and was not renewed again I
>could always ask that the hold be removed and someone else could take over. In
>the particular case that started this thread a simple question was asked about
>what the delay was and it was answered. I can suppose that the answer also
>applied to my own submission that took so long and, by the way, was finished
>and entered the collection. The explanation was accepted and the matter should
>have been finished at that point. It was not even necessary for there to be an
>apology with the explanation. The explanation was sufficient. Once that was
>accomplished there was no need for anyone
else to do what I am doing right now, comment on the matter. It is finished.
>
>On 5/3/2012 11:06 AM, Sandi Ryan wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I didn't get in on the last incident like this--by choice. But I have to
>> tell you that when we get on these judgmental kicks, I wonder why I ever got
>> into volunteering. I'm not doing it because I don't have a life (and most
>> of us aren't), or because I have so much time to fill (most of us don't). I
>> volunteer because I love the opportunity to give back for all the things
>> people have done for me, and I get to do it in a way that matters to me,
>> too--putting books into the hands of blind people. I know blind people
>> aren't the only target audience of Bookshare, and I respect that--but
>> they're mine.
>>
>> Anyway, I just wanted everybody who participates in these judgmental
>> discussions to know that, whether the rest of us comment or not, we do have
>> feelings about what is said, and they're not good feelings! And this is not
>> the appropriate place to write such things. If you have a problem with
>> someone personally, write them off-list, and try being nice! I don't want
>> any more of our longer-time, hardworking volunteers pushed out of their work
>> by this kind of thing. Everybody just stop being so intense!
>>
>> Sandi
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mayrie ReNae" <mayrierenae@xxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 9:44 AM
>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Poseidon's Gold
>>
>>
>>> Hi Reggie,
>>>
>>> Oh, I don't think anyone meant to castigate you at all! Please just do what
>>> you can and don't worry about it! We value and appreciate the work that you
>>> do and would hate to lose you and your help.
>>>
>>> I do hope you feel better and that things settle down and become more
>>> peaceful for you very soon.
>>>
>>> I'm sorry you're feeling so awful. Don't give any more worry to
>>> volunteering. Please, just do what you can when you can, and enjoy yourself
>>> and know that your work is definitely appreciated and would be missed.
>>>
>>> Mayrie
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Regina Alvarado
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 7:35 AM
>>> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Poseidon's Gold
>>>
>>> OK Guys, I have just gone through a really difficult time trying to transfer
>>> medical records to Florida after moving last August, trying to get a new
>>> house into shape, problems in a marriage, possible recurrence of cancer,
>>> want any more? I said I was sorry, very sorry to my submitter. I am going
>>> to "jiffy" because Tracy says I can, though I hate it. I do not leave books
>>> just around and not look at them. A bit angered since I apologized. Maybe
>>> I should have not volunteered this year or maybe I need to quit BKS
>>> altogether. I can find books to read another way. Perhaps I will stop. I
>>> sure cannot afford the 50 dollars for a sub. I take care of 2 of us on
>>> disability. OK, now that I have ranted on and am almost in tears, I am off
>>> to take a shower. I need groceries, which will take me away from Poseidon
>>> again for a while. Not understanding how I feel right now, but again I am
>>> sorry.
>>> Reggie
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