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<DIV>Unsupported Reinhold writes: <FONT
style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial color=#000000 size=2>I think
you are doing a great job administrating the list...I know it's hard when you
have to contend with ''Gooney'' birds like Switchback and me.</FONT></DIV>
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size=2>Let's divide this statement up into two parts. First, I think
everyone agrees Brick is a good administrator. He keeps things generally
focused, but has a sense of humor too. He lets the List be a little
flexible and not just about PCT bus schedules and water cache locations.
Good.</FONT></DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial
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size=2>Now for the second part. How did I get drawn into Unsupported's
category of "Gooney Birds"? For the public record I have actually been to
Midway Island in the central Pacific Ocean. This is where the famous
Gooney Birds live - see http://www.neseabirds.com/Midway/laysan.htm . I
will admit they are amazing how they lay around everywhere, including the
runways and taxi ways. They are very graceful in the air, but taking off
and landing is another matter.</DIV></FONT>
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<DIV>When I was at Midway Island, I DID NOT SEE ANY RELATIVES! I am not a
"Gooney Bird"!! Even though I do have some resemblance to them.
This might be what tripped Unsupported up, but is still no excuse.</DIV>
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<DIV>In any case, thank you for the opportunity to clarify this false and
slanderous statement. I am offended and owed a public trail community
apology.</DIV>
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<DIV>Respectfully, Switchback the Trail Pirate and Longtime PCT-L Gear
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