[va-bird] Re: Question for the listserv
- From: "Henry Brooks" <hbrooks-1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jlkeller999@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 17:27:17 -0400
I agree completely that there are people in this hobby/avocation that are
rude. In fact, they may even reflect people in most places. However, most
Virginians are gracious and so are most of the people I've met at the VSO.
Just ignore the people without the manners or tact
to put their point across.
Henry Brooks
Alexandria
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay Keller" <jlkeller999@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2004 9:44 PM
Subject: [va-bird] Question for the listserv
Hello Fellow Birders,
I have been birding for more than 15 years, but admittedly not for a few
years since I moved to VA. This year, I picked up the binoculars and dusted
them off and got back into it, enjoying myself very much. I discovered this
listserv thanks to a great lady I met at Huntley Meadows, who told me where
to find it (you know who you are - look forward to seeing you again soon!).
I have posted maybe 5 or 6 times now, sharing my sightings for anyone who is
interested. I have met and established contact with several birders who,
like me, are "in it" for the enjoyment or staring at birds for hours on end
in the blazing sun, torrential rain, etc. However, on two occasions I have
received personal e-mails from two people who are well known to this board -
one questioning the validity of my Philadelphia Vireo sighting (really, it's
not that rare), the other "suggesting" where I park my car!! Are these
occurrences commonplace ont his board, or is it just that I am a new poster
to th
e listserv? In a nutshell, I post to the board so others may benefit
from my very frequent outings - I certainly benefit from others' posts.
However, if posting means that I am going to get headaches that I do not
need, then perhaps my participation isn't necessary. If someone has a
criticism, do everyone a favor and post it to the whole board so we can have
a truly open form. Otherwise, let's just try to be civil and remember that
we are all just trying to have a good time out there.
Thanks,
Jay Keller
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