[GreenKeys] 28 ASR in Clear Creek, MD

[Randy and Sherry Guttery]

On 3/20/2011 1:44 AM, George B. Hutchison wrote:
> GreenKeyers - - -
>
> I have been watching and sensing the general mood of those who have
> commented on that machine, and some of the feelings about that machine, and
> some subtle inuendoes about its owner.
>
I've not posted on this subject before - even so - I feel a 
bit of obligation (guilt?) requiring something of an 
explanation:

Observation (IMHO):  Timing in this whole matter couldn't 
have been "worse" had it been planned to be "bad":

First - I hear about "the machine".
Then I hear about George "helping out" -- to include 
providing "stuff" for free (typical for George).
Then I hear the machine has been put on the market - at a 
"wow" price.

Right or wrong the impression I got was that "someone" was 
taking advantage of George; and leveraging that to embellish 
a sale.  Having personally received much generous advice, 
help, donations, etc. from George - *I* found that idea 
pretty distasteful, and caused some serious ill-will towards 
"someone".

Now comes more information - which suggests not all is what 
it seemed to be...  Does this change my perception? - of 
course.  Do I feel bad about my (until now un-expressed) 
opinion?  No, given the information I had - against the 
time-line in which received - I found the idea of someone 
taking advantage of George pretty despicable (sure, I know 
George is a big boy and can take care of himself - but still 
- *I* don't like to see someone bamboozled, esp someone as 
generous as he is).

I hope "someone" understands what happened, understand the 
motive (at least in my case) - can let it pass and move on.  
If so - I hope that "someone" will become a part of this 
community - and that "someone" will someday find their 
relationships and friendships here have grown to the point  
such that they too would be uncomfortable about "someone 
else" whose intentions appear less than honorable - and not 
hesitate to speak up.  Why hadn't I said something?  I guess 
I had the luxury of being tied up with something else - and 
by the time I got around to re-visiting the subject - I was 
saved from putting my foot in mouth by "more info"...    
else - I too would have a very red face.


just my .02...   Best regards...

-- 
randy guttery

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