I think it best to publicly sign-off the "black hulls" thread at this point. While certainly an interesting, entertaining, and occasionally informative exchange, at this point (at least to my senses) what's left is more heat than light. If only from a signal-to-noise ratio perspective, it's time to move on to other things. Besides, real work beckons, so the water and PaddleWise will have to wait their turn once again. Anyone owed a response from me, either from a post to the list or through email to me directly, will receive it privately, as time allows. I'll do my best not to miss anyone in the process. It's certainly been an interesting, entertaining, and occasionally informative exchange. I'm glad not to have missed it. Sometimes a spirited discussion is as invigorating as a good, fast paddle on a brisk fall day. I stand by all that I've said, from my first post in the thread to the last. The only thing I might change, given 20/20 hindsight, is that in message (id that is) <20021001012650.A3705_at_cayuga.phonogram.net> I would have split the distinct discussion sections in two, posting each as a separate message, so as to make the delineation even clearer. Good paddling to all. And may your boats remain just as pristine or worn as suits your particular fancy. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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