[GreenKeys] Now my 2 cents

[Dave Hunter]

Hi Don and all on the Greenkeys list:

I can't agree with Gerry much more.... I can't see Don's 
post as political, and although off-topic, which he warned 
us it was, it was a very interesting post. It is nice to 
see the man spoken of honoured for his bravery. While not 
American, I can appreciate seeing stories of the immense 
bravery of soldiers fighting in the Middle East.

However, this thread really has carried on far too long. 
Don's posting doesn't bother me at all, and obviously, it 
was a subject important to him, and which he thought would 
be of interest to others. Cut him, and all of us 
unperturbed by the posting some slack, and let this thread 
die a peaceful death.

Don is a gentleman who most, if not all of us owe a great 
deal to, and who has helped almost everyone on this list. 
In fact, without Don and other mainstays, this list 
wouldn't be the same.

I will continue to enjoy this list and its many 
contributors. May those teletypes keep clacking.

Slightly changing the subject, I just a few minutes ago had 
a gentleman visit the museum, and who truly enjoyed a 
demonstration of the teletypes. He was the honorable 
Gilbert Clements, a past Lieutenant Governor of P.E.I. His 
father was one of those involved in burying communications 
and electrical cables to PEI around the turn of the 
century. He brought with him a posse of his cronies, among 
whom was a former telephone operator from Montague, and 
another gentleman who worked operating telegraph in the 
town many years ago.

It was a nice, enjoyable visit, and it is great to be able 
to ensure teletypes are central to every visit.

Dave

On 11 Sep 2010 at 7:25, Gerry Block wrote:

> Good morning,
> 
>   I am not only very interested in Teletype machines, but in
> the people who are interested in Teletype machines.  What
> they are thinking and what they are thinking about. 
> Therefore to my way of thinking not much qualifies as
> off-topic.  I think of this as the Teletype People
> reflector.    
> 
> 
> Regards to all
> Gerry
> AD6MC
> ____________________________________________________________
> __ GreenKeys mailing list Home:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/greenkeys Help:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:
> mailto:GreenKeys at mailman.qth.net
> 
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list:
> http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> 



The Telephone on Prince Edward Island:
http://www.islandregister.com/phones/phones.html

The Telephone Museum of Prince Edward Island:
http://www.islandregister.com/phones/museum.html
Free Admission - Call (902) 651-2762 to arrange a visit!