Mellotronists

Mark Kasian points out that Martin Smith is often mean-spirited in 
his writtings on this list. I believe that Mark is correct. The guy 
that is running the company (M. Smith) should never be running "the 
good name(s)" into the ground. The good name that was Streetly and 
more importantly, Les Bradley's son John Bradley. Note that the mean-
spirited emails are signed Martin. Perhaps Martin will say that he 
speaks in step with John Bradley, but I believe that Les raised a 
gentleman. From all I've read Les was a sweet and wonderful man, the 
apple could'nt have fallen far from the tree. Martin's tone toward 
many and the "rock the boat people" is harsh from what I've seen. 
The "time is right" to be civil as well as honest.
Jerry Korb seems to say that he stays on the high-road but Jerry 
(and Martin) are real mad at Frank Samagaio. "The Mellotron Book" by 
Frank Samagaio acknowledges Jerry well and that book has put food on 
the table for years for Martin Smith at Streetly. Do you think that 
the Bradley brothers and Harry Chamberlin are mad at each other in 
heaven. As I have said earlier today in another "posting" David Kean 
and Les Bradley preserved mellotron out of love.
Thanks Les, David, Markus, John, Jerry, Frank S., Ken Merbler, 
Mark ...
George Summers, Houston, Texas U.S.A.

"Teacher! Teacher!
She broke my ruler!"

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From: "George Summers" <gpsummers@...>
To: <Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 6:58 PM
Subject: [Mellotronists] Mean Mr. Mellotron?


> Mark Kasian points out that Martin Smith is often mean-spirited in
> his writtings on this list. I believe that Mark is correct. The guy
> that is running the company (M. Smith) should never be running "the
> good name(s)" into the ground. The good name that was Streetly and
> more importantly, Les Bradley's son John Bradley. Note that the mean-
> spirited emails are signed Martin. Perhaps Martin will say that he
> speaks in step with John Bradley, but I believe that Les raised a
> gentleman. From all I've read Les was a sweet and wonderful man, the
> apple could'nt have fallen far from the tree. Martin's tone toward
> many and the "rock the boat people" is harsh from what I've seen.
> The "time is right" to be civil as well as honest.
> Jerry Korb seems to say that he stays on the high-road but Jerry
> (and Martin) are real mad at Frank Samagaio. "The Mellotron Book" by
> Frank Samagaio acknowledges Jerry well and that book has put food on
> the table for years for Martin Smith at Streetly. Do you think that
> the Bradley brothers and Harry Chamberlin are mad at each other in
> heaven. As I have said earlier today in another "posting" David Kean
> and Les Bradley preserved mellotron out of love.
> Thanks Les, David, Markus, John, Jerry, Frank S., Ken Merbler,
> Mark ...
> George Summers, Houston, Texas U.S.A.
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On 9 Sep 2005, at 18:58, George Summers wrote:

> Mark Kasian points out that Martin Smith is often mean-spirited in
> his writtings on this list. I believe that Mark is correct. The guy
> that is running the company (M. Smith) should never be running "the
> good name(s)" into the ground. The good name that was Streetly and
> more importantly, Les Bradley's son John Bradley. Note that the mean-
> spirited emails are signed Martin.

I don't think JB knows how to use a computer!

As far as we're concerned, we've had excellent courteous service from 
John and Martin, delivered with a levity and humour that seems lacking 
around here of late. No running of anything into the ground.

Cx

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        Sundae Club*
         PO Box 862
         Cheltenham
           GL52 2XT

In a message dated 09/09/2005 18:59:17 GMT Standard Time,  
gpsummers@... writes:

Mark  Kasian points out that Martin Smith is often mean-spirited in 
his  writtings on this list. I believe that Mark is correct. The guy 
that is  running the company (M. Smith) should never be running "the 
good name(s)"  into the ground. The good name that was Streetly and 
more importantly, Les  Bradley's son John Bradley. Note that the mean-
spirited emails are signed  Martin. Perhaps Martin will say that he 
speaks in step with John Bradley,  but I believe that Les raised a 
gentleman. From all I've read Les was a  sweet and wonderful man, the 
apple could'nt have fallen far from the tree.  Martin's tone toward 
many and the "rock the boat people" is harsh from  what I've seen. 
The "time is right" to be civil as well as  honest.
Jerry Korb seems to say that he stays on the high-road but Jerry  
(and Martin) are real mad at Frank Samagaio. "The Mellotron Book" by  
Frank Samagaio acknowledges Jerry well and that book has put food on  
the table for years for Martin Smith at Streetly. Do you think that  
the Bradley brothers and Harry Chamberlin are mad at each other in  
heaven. As I have said earlier today in another "posting" David Kean  
and Les Bradley preserved mellotron out of love.
Thanks Les, David,  Markus, John, Jerry, Frank S., Ken Merbler, 
Mark  ...



I think this may be from the same George Summers I had a very  pleasant 
conversation with during the last 10 months before he was off to CA,  who 
complimented us and with whom I parted on very friendly terms.  So  where does this 
come from?  Oh well, I've come 51 years without him so I'll  carry on.
 
Martin
 

STREETLY ELECTRONICS - All things Mellotronic
_www.mellotronics.co.uk_ (http://www.mellotronics.co.uk/) 
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US West Coast Agent - Paul  Cox _pjc56@..._ 
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In a message dated 9/9/2005 1:59:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
gpsummers@... writes:

Jerry  Korb seems to say that he stays on the high-road but Jerry 
(and Martin)  are real mad at Frank Samagaio.


George,
 
What the hell does that have to do with anything. What transcribed between  
them is none of your (or my, or anyone else's) business. Frank made a  
statement on the list. It died quietly. Leave it be. Jerry has never made any  
negative statements about anyone on this list to my knowledge.
 
Frank Stickle