[C320-list] an apology... Let it be known

[brucestanley]

Hey Adam
I like that ... the "List" will all get upset with you and 
the price we pay is a Sail on-the-Bay and a Gourmet Meal ... 
that would be hard to handle!
Let it be known that I am working on getting upset ;)

BruceS
Fantastic Lady/Sydney 
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Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam Weiner" <esquirecatering at rcn.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 6:46 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] an apology


> 
> Someone sent me a series of e-mails off the list stating that I was
> presumptions and arrogant for my asking who sailed more times and/or
> more miles than I did.  That wasn't my intention, my intention was to
> get some talk on the list about sailing, and boy I accomplished that.
> For a few days we read some great posts about sailing and a number of
> people sent me great stories and charts off-list. For a few minutes I
> got to imagine sailing the Florida Keys, the Gulf Stream and the waters
> off of Vancouver Island.  It was far better than "Sail" magazine I
> assure you.
> 
> I want to quote below part of the apology that I wrote to the person who
> I inadvertently offended off the list.
> 
> "What concerns me _________ is that you are taking me way too seriously.
> I did not mean to be arrogant and offend anyone, particularly you.  If
> offense was taken then I apologize.  I was trying to have a little light
> hearted fun.  If that seemed arrogant than I apologize most profusely.
> May I respectfully suggest that you add my name to your block list and
> then you won't have to receive my e-mails.  You particularly won't like
> the one I will send tomorrow so I submit that you don't open it nor
> delete it. My concern with the list is there is very little talk about
> sailing, my intention was to spark more and at least for a few days I
> did.  If that offended anyone than I apologize and would be happy to
> take anyone whom I offended out sailing with a meal on board next time
> that person is in the San Francisco Bay Area."
> 
> I hope and trust that everyone on the list accepts my apologies and I
> hope that someone--whether or not I offended them--will take me up on my
> offer for a sail and dinner on San Francisco Bay.
> 
> Warmest Apologetic Regards,
> 
> Adam
> 
>