[Jewelry making - Article 01448] - Re: [Orchid] Agatized dinosaur bones

[coralnut]

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    Gosh, Helen, I'm really sorry if you were offended by my input!!! It
    was not aimed at you...or anyone in particular. However, if you take 
a
    close look at Orchid, where I have been an active participant for
    many years, you will find that of the 6000 or so members around the
    world, whether active or simply 'lurchers', a fair 2/3s are just
    that....'newbies'. There is certainly no shame in that....we all
    started somewhere. In fact, so you understand where I am coming from,
    after nearly 40 years in this field, having written and published
    magazine articles, authored numerous papers, lectured, and taught for
    many years, etc, etc, there are many areas in which I am still a
    'newbie'. I stand in awe at the likes of James Binnions' knowledge of
    metals, John Burgess' undying contributions on chemistry, Wayne
    Emerys' knowledge of lapidary, Alan Revere, Charles Brain, Peter Rowe
    and the list goes on and on. When these people talk....with few
    exceptions, I listen and learn. Even when we disagree because, guess
    what? None of us can know it all. It is too vast an ocean! Look again
    at the daily messages. Every day there are basic and rudimentary
    questions on various subjects. Sometimes these questions are asked
    over and over and over but those of us who have the experience
    continue to patiently respond and explain. That is what Orchid is all
    about. If we knew the experience or knowledge level of every member
    out there, things would be different. But we do not. And so the
    'oldies' will continue to advise and assist the 'newbies'. Otherwise,
    there would be little or no need for this great forum. 

    Once again, whilst I will not apologise for something there is no
    need to apologize for.....I am sorry for any offense. 

    Cheers, Don at the Charles Belle Studio in SOFL where simple
    elegance IS fine jewelry!
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