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mark kasian wrote about Frank II :

That's the most sensible post I have ever read onthis
board. And thanks for your reply too Jerry. The "spin"
I was referring to was not aimed at your enthusiasm or
your discussion about the tape length. It was about
the topic of "what if" and felt like people were
lamenting what DID happen with the company. Sorry if I
misunderstood your intentions.

Getting those guys back on board (without any pissing
contests) would be welcome indeed.

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Your comments much appreciated, guys.
Mellotron history then/now is what is is.....or supposed to be.

I'm just one of those many different voices out-there, but with a
singular goal like the others.  Some like M.A. and Streetlyhave
made greater contributions by their very nature as business units
and archivists.  Myself , my peers and all  Tron ownershave something
they feel passionate enough to share with the group.
All adds-up at the end of the day.

Only pissing contests welcomed with fellow Tron enthusiasts wouldbe
those when we've all had our fill at the local pubs, sharing
Mellotronic " tall-tales ".  Hell, if  former arch-rivalsPres.Bush (Sr.)
and Clinton can collaborate on talk-circuit/PR circles, I'm almost
certain in time that we can do  similar.

But no cutesy/phony  "group-hugs" or that sorta stuff here.
It's our individual personalities and dogged determination fromall directions
that make us a unique  group, wouldn't  you agree ?

Thumbing-thru my 1800's canal history, hardened boatmen would
frequently get involved in fisticuffs  over a spilled drink,cargo, a woman or
a few bits of money owed them.  Drunk/bloodied, an hour laterthey
pulled themselves up (or out of the canal),  and slept it off. Next morning
at daybreak they were a team again (captain and mule-driver), withonly
a hangover and a shiner as reminders .  Their legacies enduredover
100 years from 1824 to 1934 despite the railroads and the arrivalof the
automobile.    .....Just an example from the pastI wanted to share with you.

So let's all "keep it on the level " and "tow the line" together(canal-era
phrases still used today)  , gang.    Cheers, -JK-  (enjoying some "swill")