[TheForge] ABANA support

[Washington, Aubrey O.]

Regarding the ABANA mags., for me the Ring is inspirational, even if I will never be able to do much of what is represented.  The Blow aspirational, and represents practical projects and techniques that I might be able to use if I try hard enough.  I like them both.  But that's just the opionion of one hobbyist.

Aubrey

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From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net [theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil [mobjak at yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 6:53 AM
To: Sponsored by ABANA
Subject: Re: [TheForge] ABANA support

Dave:

You wrote:

"If anyone has ideas for changes, that's great. Tell
your favorite board member about it."

Well, you're my favorite board member, so, first off,
it seems to me that ABANA has a total lack of
direction right now.  The least it's had since I've
been a member.

Second, here you have the world's largest
blacksmithing organization.  You'd think the web-site
would be THE clearinghouse for information about
blacksmithing, and for discussion about blacksmithing
processes and practices, but it's not.  It's not even
close.

Third, (and I said this earlier)The Anvil's Ring has
turned into an arts mag.  I personally don't think
what's in there represents what the majority of the
membership makes or does.

Regards,

Phil Rosche

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