On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:21:25 -0400, Mike Rivers wrote
(in article . com):


Ty Ford wrote:

I always wondered about Mike giving it away for free. He and I have talked
about this several times over the years. Even if a publisher did pay him for
a show report (as others have paid me in years past) I doubt the publisher
would be cool with him also giving it away for free to this newsgroup or
anywhere else.

My intent is just to see it published, and, when in the past I have
found someone to foot the bill, the show reports have been published on
line, through a web site, and at no charge to the reader (other than to
visit the publisher's web site and maybe see some ads), so the goal is
accomplished.

I suppose I could solicit $50 from every manufacturer that I deem worth
reporting in exchange for putting them in my report. I'm sure they'd be
happy to pay that small pittance, but I wouldn't do that. I don't mind
"selling" the report, but I don't want to give the impression that
inclusions are sold.

It was a great show for me. I learned a lot. I also had the revelation that,
after going to enough of these over the years, I could stand anywhere on the
display floor, turn in a circle and see at least one person I considered a
colleague or friend. Usually more than one.

Lesseee . . . were were we standing when I saw you?


mens room, third and fourth urinal. The water was cold...and DEEP.

Ty



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