Hi Chris (and other hearing folk)
When you asked for a quote, one of Graham Pizzey's came to mind, though it's
more provocative than peacemaking:
'Many experienced birdwatchers learn more from their ears in two minutes than
from half an hour of watching.' (Pizzey & Knight, p.14)
Richard
Chris Lester wrote:
> Dear Birding-Ausers,
>
> I have had a bit of mostly private e-correspondence in reply to my posting
> of the other day. Gratifyingly, the drift was positive and supportive.
>
> The "competition" for the best quote remains open. The best submissions to
> date are:
>
> - 'Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth ',
>
> - "Peace", and
>
> - "Before you take the splinter out of your neighbour's eye, first take the
> log out of your own".
>
> A friend also sent me:
>
> "Boy, this got you going, didn't it? It's the most e-voluble I can recall
> you being. You've obviously finally cracked! I presume we won't hear from
> you for a good few months now as you fall exhausted back into your
> e-torpor. Cheers, O tolerant one."
>
> but no proposed quote. Maybe, he didn't have his bible with him.
>
> Finally, there was one very worrying development that arose from my e-mail.
> Tony Russell sent me a note, agreeing with me. Where did I go wrong?
>
> Chris
>
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