And thank you, Gary, for giving me an opportunity to share a very special
time with you and yours.
Some of us don't come across quite as well online as we'd like, or reflect
ourselves accurately. I can say that upon meeting Gary he seemed like a
familiar friend, from just having read his posts. It's a characteristic I
aspire to and achieve only occasionally.
Lex
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From: "Gary Edwards" <garyetx@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: [OM] "gets along well with others"
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 16:27:11 -0500
Shortly after I joined this list, I found myself angered by a posted
opinion. That is when I learned how easy and quick it is to vent one's
anger directly into the keyboard, and, more importantly, how quick and
irretrievable is the click of the "send" button....[sniplet]
There has been much discussion of the reasons that civility seems to break
down more easily in email exchanges. It really should be enough that each
of us knows how easily it happens, and try to avoid it. It doesn't make
for much fun or enlightenment.
That said, I'm obliged to say what I think about Lex. He is opinionated
and prolific, but if you'll take the time to look at his web site, you'll
find that he is a damned fine shooter; creative, skilled, and humorous.
Whether you agree with his comments or not, what he says works for him. He
is also, as we say around here, good folks. Not very long ago, my family
faced a very difficult day. I had exchanged emails with Lex on and
off-list, but we hadn't ever met in person. Just the day before, I called
Lex and asked a special favor. Lex took the afternoon off and did it for
us with a smile. And, as big men do, he took the time to stop and listen
to a little boy. His skill and generosity will help us remember for a long
time a very difficult and beautiful hour in our lives. Thank you, Lex.
Gary Edwards
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