Watchman,
I am sorry, but BillW's explanation was mostly what was meant by a private concert not why you all would like to have one with the exception of his last line "but it would be fun if we could all get together and do it, don't you think?" (and yes, BillW, I do) so I offered an alternative to achieve that without the stress of organizing a private concert. I thank BillW again for explaining it.
It was only after "our" little repartee that
gwen synder and brink offered a reason why they would like to see a private concert happen which is what I originally asked for in yes, a long-winded way. Thank you, gwen and brink for seeing beyond my "soapbox" LOL, and answering my question...which BTW, Watchman, you never answered. All you did was a critique on my style of posting. And it's the first time you posted on this particular thread. Is it possible that maybe you agree with me about private concerts so flaming me was all you have to say on the subject?
And just because I expected your answer does not mean that I felt anything I said was flameworthy, but that past experience shows me, you have difficulty with anyone saying anything slighty controversial and feel the need to respond to that and not to the question at hand. Hmmm....slight anger management and control issues?
While I might disagree with some of the posts, I did it by stating my opinion with politeness and did not bash anyone personally until you bashed me. It's called defense. And BTW you stated you said it with dry humor...well so didn't I, evidenced by the winking smiley face. You can dish it out, but can't recognize it when it's done to you.
And lastly, yes I have been lurking for a few months but I am not too busy to post, just was never moved or too intimidated to do so before this. This can be a very volatile site. I thought this was a fairly innocuous post to ask a question and offer my alternative views to get into dialog and learn more about you all. And if you go back and read my original post, I never once mentioned you or your posting habits, so I don't get the connection you make that I could be a registered someone too fearful to answer you under their registered name.
This was the first time I posted and it will be my last. Most of you seem like very nice and friendly people. (gwen and brink, it says alot about you that you both want Gord's first foray out on the road to be easy and full of support.) But this is too much work to be fun. You win.
To coin and amend a phrase from Borderstone, with their kind permission...Outta Here and Anywhere Else Bound.
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