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Jennie@ifish
05-10-2001, 07:08 PM
Lately there has been much talk of politics, ethics, and subsequently some disagreements, and bruised egos.
I think this is partially due to what is scientifically known as "Post Columbia springer mania". It could also be due, however, to the closely related disease, "Pre Wind River Mania" better known as "Where the heck are they?"
To put things in perspective, and to give people freedom of their opinion, consider the old saying, "You can't please everyone, so you have to please yourself".
This is illustrated below.
You run for President of the U.S., you win, with a margin of 55%.
You are President of the United States! WHooo hooooo!
However, there are still 45% of the people out there, who wished someone else had won.
That to me, is humbling, and helps me to understand, and to not take others opinions as strongly.
Thanks, and be aware, that there are multitudes of opinions out there, and we should be able to peacefully, (and without slamming or flaming) explore other peoples feelings, and consider them, without taking them personally.

Jen

whitewaterbill
05-10-2001, 07:28 PM
Right on Jen..

If we can't change it.....do the best we can with it!
Keep working to improve it.....but we all must go with the flow they decide on!

It ain't all bad... so fish for them when and wherever you can keep working to improve what we have to fish for!

Don't forget to give back at least as much as you take.

Bill

WheresMyBobber
05-10-2001, 08:10 PM
Here's how I put things in perspective today - I forgot there were things called fish and golfed 18 holes! images/icons/tongue.gif

It was only the second time out in about 6 months, and I played like crap. But It was a beautiful day, I met some nice people and had a great time. No politics or fishing stories were even mentioned.

I remember when I used to balance my fishing and golfing time, and my handicap was much lower, as well as my blood pressure. I think I need to work on getting that balance back again.

What a great day. images/icons/cool.gif