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Hey Christopher Feenan-

I excused him for telling me to F Off. As I told Rob, I don't hold a grudge nor are my feathers easily ruffled. Not sure what "behavior" you are referring to that you presume I was excusing him for. And I'm unclear about your use of the word arrogant.

And due to the fact that people like to reinterpret what I wrote, when really all you have to do is reread it, I wasn't asking for Rob to specifically address my inquiry. But rather was hoping to hear from those who've worked with his lines. I'm fortunate that Rob responded to me? No. We are all fortunate for Rob having taken the time to help clarify some information about his work. Once again, Christopher, reread my post. This wasn't about me, but rather the community and what it had to gain by better understanding Rob's animals and his work. For those who would like to scapegoat me for having the interest to request the information, have at it. Rob's name is one I've always recognized, but yet knew little about. In the end, it's a bit pathetic to conclude that I was out of line for wanting to understand the validity of the claims/facts that were made. And by all means, help me understand how what I originally posted was argumentative, accusatory, challenging, or impolite. If there are members of the community whose words are gospel and should flat out not be questioned, I didn't get the memo. I did however get the one that stated it's inquisitive and appropriate to request supporting/additional information so long as it's done respectfully.

I couldn't imagine Greg Schroeder, Rico Walder, John Holland or a list of other long time breeders becoming defensive at having had a statement they made questioned. And had their statement been questioned in a rude and obnoxious way, I still couldn't envision them responding with anything other than total professionalism. In the end I'm left scratching my head.

Actually Chris, people do read my posts. I've started a few during my time here that have gone multiple pages. But no sweat.

GTP-

You misunderstood me. When I stated, "if it is even accurate to say that Rob has developed different lines" I simply meant I was unsure if it was appropriate to refer to the work he had done as "lines", such as "The Jade Line." For example, I'm not sure there was a line called "The Mojo Line" even though Mojo had been bred. So the parenthesis was an attempt to not assert incorrect information. Get it?

Saying that there were a lot of marketing claims was not intended to be saying, "that sounds like a lot of BS." Although I can understand in retrospect how it now comes across like that. So I'll apologize to Rob for that one as well. Sorry Rob. At the time I just meant, "Woh!" And the second part about Rob writing my classified posts was meant to mean that he had a way of really hyping up what he was selling. Although now with the direction everything has gone I can see how that could be viewed as condescending. So for that I also apologize. Sorry Rob.

""That's not to say there weren't a dozen of them during this time, just that I can't recall a single one." There are a lot of people out there who are quick to call other's out. This statement was made purposefully because I did not want to assert as fact that there hadn't been any posts. Simply that I could not recall any. Do you understand? And I wasn't directing that at Rob and therefore wasn't asking him why he wasn't bragging about his claims. Not sure where you read into that where the statement was directed at Rob.

"Finally, on a personal level I am currently working with a loaned animal that is from Rob's stock so I have an interest in better understanding the lines he's developed." You are working with a line that you are not familiar with???? Are you actually breeding this animal and why if you aren't familiar with the lines? if you are using the animal in a project, why ??? GTP - would you pose the same question to somebody who's breeding a bushmaster animal who's background is unknown? Working with animals whose backgrounds are muddy is hardly a new concept. On the other hand trying to get information to clarify things is hardly trivial.

Guys and girls, if you've got a personal beef with me and feel compelled to post argumentative and negative stuff, take it up with me in a PM. Apparently I'm an arrogant guy and I need to do some serious self reflecting.