Re: (ET) Who's consulting Bill?

["steves" <ssawtelle fcc net>]

>Why can't we give the man the respect he deserves and have someone who
knows him a bit ask him and let him >know the level of concern that exists
among the readership of this list?  Arguing, speculation, and fait accompli
>solutions may simply make matters worse rather than better.

Excellent point Kevin - it seems that at least a few people on this list
have a decent relationship with Bill. Why can't we just plain out and ask
him if there is any way he'd want to continue on?

I'm in the camp of fix myself with parts I make or find. I enjoy that. But
I'm also glad we have people that keep there ET's original - those are
collector's items and, if we ever get a 'rally' together someday, I'd love
to see them. I also want to see the 'tricked' up ones.

Anyway let's all keep in mind we have a common bond thru these ETs and each
of us is doing what they do best to keep them (and the group) going. That's
why I offer to design boards, help out local folks, etc - that's what I'm
good (hopefully) at. If one of you is a good organizer (like you Clay), 
work
that angle. I remain on the fence about the $100 - I'd rather put that 
money
into board production or the like or into buying out the intellectual
property.

Remember also that we have at least one member (Harold) with a cache of new
parts that looks to be working out well. There are other caches out there 
as
well.

- SteveS