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In Reply to: Re: The End of the Affair? posted by john curl on March 9, 2007 at 02:03:58:
>Bob certainly complained about those cables a lot sooner than 14
>years ago. Heck, I didn't start working with him till about 10 years
>ago. Still, so what?
Just that this was a long time ago John, and it has been bothering
you ever since. All I am saying is that despite you and Bob
complaining privately, neither of you did so to me, or to Jonathan
despite the many occasions we have met in person since 1993. Had you
done so, I would have resolved the matter.
You didn't want me to resolve the matter when you raised on the
Asylum last June, but given that it is still an issue for you, I
feel it should be resolved, in the manner I suggested in my postings
yesterday: given the sad fact that Bob is no longer with us, I will
send the SPLC a check for $200 and I assume that my doing so will be
the end of the matter.
I have been worrying about _why_ you or Bob did not want to raise the
matter with me, John. I hope you weren't concerned about retaliation
of any kind. Please be assured that I respect the fact that loan
equipment remains the property of the manufacturers and they have
every right to ask for it back when they need it back. If there
_are_ any manufacturers reading this who have equipment on loan to
Stereophile reviewers and who are nervous about requesting its
return, feel free to email me. I will gladly arrange for its return.
And as I said, John, you owe me a beer. :-)
John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile
Follow Ups:
Instead of donating to charity, how about pitching in on (and attending) next year's pizza and beer party, the tradition of which was started by Bob Crump several years ago at CES? This year's party was held in the VMPS/Audience room at THE Show, where John Curl showed the prototype of the new Vendetta phono stage. I think Bob would welcome the idea and know John would be all for it. :-)
Best regards,
> Instead of donating to charity, how about pitching in on (and
> attending) next year's pizza and beer party, the tradition of
> which was started by Bob Crump several years ago at CES?
That's an excellent idea, Brian. Most appropriate. I'll still donate
the money to charity as promised, but will also contribute to the bar
bill at the 2008 CES Bob Crump Memorial party.
I hope that that by my doing so, all will be satisfied with the outcome.
John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile
Thank you, John! That's a really fine gesture on your part. I surely hope you and others from Stereophile can stop by for a slice and a brew and good cheer. As the time approaches I'll keep you posted on the venue. It would be on the second night of the show.
< < It would be on the second night of the show. > >Sorry, that night is taken. That's the night we have scheduled to bribe all of the reviewers with a night of cocaine and hookers.
Aw, shucks, Charlie! Will you attend anyway, I hope? :-)
Best regards,
Hey John,My Mercedes could use some work. I could surely use one of those donations at the moment! How bout it?!? (I'll buy the six pack)
(I just LOVE this stuff!!!!!)
Best leave it Brian, or we may never be invited to the 'Stereophile' party again. ;-)
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