15 Meter Worlds John and Dave

What are youse guys using for a newsreader? Mr. Bentley's name showed up
on my reader (Newswatcher) from the first post.

I'm using Google Groups. Recently I've noticed that there are a lot of "unknown" posters showing up, and unless they sign their post at the end, they appear anonymous.

Probably a GG problem - so sorry if anyone is irritated by my response to what apprear to be anonymous postings.

And please, don't tell me to change newsreader - I'm perfectly happy with GG...!

Kirk
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On 7/19/2012 11:14 AM, kirk.stant wrote:
What are youse guys using for a newsreader? Mr. Bentley's name showed
up on my reader (Newswatcher) from the first post.

I'm using Google Groups. Recently I've noticed that there are a lot of
"unknown" posters showing up, and unless they sign their post at the end,
they appear anonymous.

Probably a GG problem - so sorry if anyone is irritated by my response to
what apprear to be anonymous postings.

And please, don't tell me to change newsreader - I'm perfectly happy with
GG...!

Kirk 66


Kirk,

Just back after a week's vacation at a soaring camp. Hadda use the FBO's CPU
for my daily RAS fix...via GG.

Back home, upon looking up/cleaning out RAS via Thunderbird (originally
downloaded via 26.4Kbit landline/modem, since upgraded), I noted: 1) lotsa
posts (whole threads!) that I don't recall even SEEing in GG; 2) the "GG
anonymous" effect; and 3) a complete absence of the "clunkiness" of reading
via GG.

The above assessment from someone others routinely describe as a voluntary
Luddite...

Bob W.

P.S. Does this post meet your "...don't tell me to change newsreader" wish? :-)

On Sunday, July 22, 2012 11:07:43 AM UTC-7, Bob Whelan wrote:

Kirk,

Just back after a week's vacation at a soaring camp. Hadda use the FBO's CPU
for my daily RAS fix...via GG.

Back home, upon looking up/cleaning out RAS via Thunderbird (originally
downloaded via 26.4Kbit landline/modem, since upgraded), I noted: 1) lotsa
posts (whole threads!) that I don't recall even SEEing in GG; 2) the "GG
anonymous" effect; and 3) a complete absence of the "clunkiness" of reading
via GG.

The above assessment from someone others routinely describe as a voluntary
Luddite...

Bob W.

P.S. Does this post meet your "...don't tell me to change newsreader" wish? :-)

Darn, Bob, you are applying peer pressure - I may just have to try something better. Grumble...

Anyway, sorry if I've inadvertently dissed some of you guys!

Cheers,

Kirk
66

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10:32:14 AM UTC-6, (unknown) wrote:
John Seaborn, Dave Leonard, fly the Duck Hawk at the Worlds, there is still time. We all know that the Duck Hawk is as good or better than any 15 meter ship out there, why not help out an American Sailplane company that is creating jobs and showing the world that a small American company can compete. Take a risk, how much more of a risk is it for Dick Butler to fly the Concorida that has not flown in any compition than to fly the Duck Hawk? Do the right thing, take a chance, like Moffet did with the Nimbus. Show the world. All it takes is a call and the Duck Hawk would be on its way. You may find that the Duck Hawk gives you just enough advantage to win.

Take a chance, what have you got to loose?

Dear Unknown,
Is there any particular reason that you prefer to remain unknown?
Thx - Renny

I bet a lot of us out there are thinking the same thing. So what if the poster wishes to remain anonymous? If it is someone associated with Windward.... so what! Or do you think it is more nefarious than that?

And yes, I've flown for Greg and Windward performance in a Sparrowhawk. Having done that, the Sparrowhawk was way better than I had been led to believe by "popular" knowledge. I have a feeling that the Duckhawk lives up to its specs and more. If you've got the best on your shores... why not use it?

Sincerely,
Tim McAllister EY

Well darn, Tim, its nice to communicate with a real person!

Agreed it would be nice to see a Duckhawk at the worlds; has it been offered to any of our team?

Kirk
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On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10:49:13 AM UTC-7, (unknown) wrote:
I bet a lot of us out there are thinking the same thing. So what if the poster wishes to remain anonymous? If it is someone associated with Windward.... so what! Or do you think it is more nefarious than that?

And yes, I've flown for Greg and Windward performance in a Sparrowhawk. Having done that, the Sparrowhawk was way better than I had been led to believe by "popular" knowledge. I have a feeling that the Duckhawk lives up to its specs and more. If you've got the best on your shores.... why not use it?

Sincerely,
Tim McAllister EY

Just forgot to put my name in.