ORIGINAL: Stickbuilder
Not rushing to the sound of the muskets, or anything such as that, but I honestly believe that if you will do some digging, you will find that (a) Horrace has already given much more to this hobby than he has or will take from it, and (b) Horrace is not one to start personal conflicts, but neither will he shrink from one, and (c) Horrace has always been one to give someone the benefit of the doubt, at least until that person displays that he is not worthy of that treatment.
Bill, AMA 4720
You are right...Hoss has done much for the hobby but he is quick to be drawn down to the level of the pigs and get just as nasty and dirty. I have baited him a few times as others have just for fun with unfailing success. A real shame to say the very least. If he could learn to quit being so demanding of his way or the hi-way and just take the high road himself...Dang...I sure would like to get behind him! Oh well...not going to happen I suspect. Just a small overhaul in the tactics department would do wonders for him and maybe us. You know… treat others with respect…no matter what…
For some (maybe many) of us we intend that AMA should always strive to be greater than the sum of its members. Being proud of an organization such as AMA is dependant on the exact worth we perceive it has by accomplishing the goals we support. AMA has changed substantially in the last few years. Some are grateful for the change while others will resent them. Nothing new. Personally I see AMA changing for the better even though I don't agree with some recent program goals.
ORIGINAL: Stickbuilder
You should be proud to display your membership in this Grand old Academy.
Bill, AMA 4720
I am an AMA member although I
do not have a number...Why???...I despise numbers being associated to my being...others don't...that is fine....a tattoo on the forehead might even serve them well. I'll pass.