> > > I agree with your post. Many of us rely too much upon armchair > > > writers who express theory as compared to reality. The behaviour and > > > practices of the locals are always the best illustration and guide for > > > any specific region. > > > > Kindly back up you suggestion that Herrero is just an armchair > > writer. > > > > Local traditions based on superstition and other beliefs hardly > > constitutes knowledge. > > > > Mike Wasn't specifically targeting an author, rather speaking in general with regard to published material upon this topic. Species specific ethology can vary from one geographical region to another. This is only one area where local input and guidance can be invaluable. I am usually capable of discerning superstitition-based tradition from real world advice and comment. My statement, 'always the best', was a bit inclusive and would be better expressed as 'worthy of serious consideration'. Holmes *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Jun 27 2003 - 10:21:43 PDT
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