Greetings fellow Editors:
I agree that what we do is a labor of love, or stupidity. If I applied this
energy
to working on my 2 MG's and 1 Triumph I'd be elsewhere right now, but at least
for me, writing comes more naturally than mechanical skills. I personally
admire those with the ability to dismantle an engine, and amazingly, put the
damn thing back together correctly. Now that's a skill that's worth paying for!
Consider what we do monthly, quarterly, etc. as a selfless work of art for
others
to enjoy. Much like planting a tree under which we know we'll never sit.
Knowing that no one in my club wants the Editor position or (get me my soapbox)
can do it as well as I can is very rewarding on an ego level. Sure the money
would
be nice, but I'd rather get quality articles, assistance copying, collating,
addressing and mailing my literary bi-monthly gem, The Limey Post. Where do
I sign up for financial rewards, of which I'd probably blow on MG parts or
wine,
especially since I belong to a small club with an almost nonexistent treasury?
Hmmmm....
Check out my first internet (available) newsletter, The Limey Post, via my
club's web site at http://www.cybersnet.com/club Sure, it's only half of my
"real" newsletter since I always photocopy articles, etc. and fill up the last
couple pages till I hit the 11 page .55 cent US postal weight limit. (Ok, the
club
can buy me a scanner, at least.)
Yes, I'm also open to constructive criticism concerning my newsletter, so
e-mail me
directly. Thanks for listening to my .02.
Donald Tatera
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