Cargo Rack on MTB - Considerations? - Page 23

06-29-2004, 03:59 AM

On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 12:07:51 +0800, Michael J. Klein
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>Normally, I don't resent such statements when asked by professional
>people who know more than I do about a particular subject. However,
>after I introduce myself and appraise them of my expertise in a
>particular area (if appliciable), I then get miffed if they insist
>upon not selling me what I want.

All day, every day they get people claiming expertise, most of which
are wrong. They grow reflexes to deal with that issue, which is why
the folks who actually know what they're talking about sometimes
feel condescended.

I try to be aware of this effect, regardless of which end of the
transaction I occupy.
--
Rick Onanian

06-29-2004, 06:09 PM

On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 07:59:32 -0400, Rick Onanian <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 12:07:51 +0800, Michael J. Klein
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>Normally, I don't resent such statements when asked by professional
>>people who know more than I do about a particular subject. However,
>>after I introduce myself and appraise them of my expertise in a
>>particular area (if appliciable), I then get miffed if they insist
>>upon not selling me what I want.
>
>All day, every day they get people claiming expertise, most of which
>are wrong. They grow reflexes to deal with that issue, which is why
>the folks who actually know what they're talking about sometimes
>feel condescended.

True

>I try to be aware of this effect, regardless of which end of the
>transaction I occupy.

That's a good position to take.
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
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06-29-2004, 06:09 PM

On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 07:59:32 -0400, Rick Onanian <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 12:07:51 +0800, Michael J. Klein
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>Normally, I don't resent such statements when asked by professional
>>people who know more than I do about a particular subject. However,
>>after I introduce myself and appraise them of my expertise in a
>>particular area (if appliciable), I then get miffed if they insist
>>upon not selling me what I want.
>
>All day, every day they get people claiming expertise, most of which
>are wrong. They grow reflexes to deal with that issue, which is why
>the folks who actually know what they're talking about sometimes
>feel condescended.

True

>I try to be aware of this effect, regardless of which end of the
>transaction I occupy.

That's a good position to take.
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
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06-29-2004, 06:09 PM

On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 07:59:32 -0400, Rick Onanian <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 12:07:51 +0800, Michael J. Klein
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>Normally, I don't resent such statements when asked by professional
>>people who know more than I do about a particular subject. However,
>>after I introduce myself and appraise them of my expertise in a
>>particular area (if appliciable), I then get miffed if they insist
>>upon not selling me what I want.
>
>All day, every day they get people claiming expertise, most of which
>are wrong. They grow reflexes to deal with that issue, which is why
>the folks who actually know what they're talking about sometimes
>feel condescended.

True

>I try to be aware of this effect, regardless of which end of the
>transaction I occupy.

That's a good position to take.
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
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06-29-2004, 06:09 PM

On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 07:59:32 -0400, Rick Onanian <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 12:07:51 +0800, Michael J. Klein
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>Normally, I don't resent such statements when asked by professional
>>people who know more than I do about a particular subject. However,
>>after I introduce myself and appraise them of my expertise in a
>>particular area (if appliciable), I then get miffed if they insist
>>upon not selling me what I want.
>
>All day, every day they get people claiming expertise, most of which
>are wrong. They grow reflexes to deal with that issue, which is why
>the folks who actually know what they're talking about sometimes
>feel condescended.

True

>I try to be aware of this effect, regardless of which end of the
>transaction I occupy.

That's a good position to take.
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
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06-29-2004, 06:09 PM

On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 07:59:32 -0400, Rick Onanian <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 12:07:51 +0800, Michael J. Klein
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>Normally, I don't resent such statements when asked by professional
>>people who know more than I do about a particular subject. However,
>>after I introduce myself and appraise them of my expertise in a
>>particular area (if appliciable), I then get miffed if they insist
>>upon not selling me what I want.
>
>All day, every day they get people claiming expertise, most of which
>are wrong. They grow reflexes to deal with that issue, which is why
>the folks who actually know what they're talking about sometimes
>feel condescended.

True

>I try to be aware of this effect, regardless of which end of the
>transaction I occupy.

That's a good position to take.
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
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06-29-2004, 06:10 PM

On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 06:49:21 GMT, "Per Löwdin" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>
>"Michael J. Klein" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> skrev i meddelandet
>
>> Per, if you decide to come to Taiwan to ride, be sure and give me a
>> call. My wife and I will show you around.
>
>Thanks, we might do just that. This year we are going to California for our
>holidays. Second summer in the US. But is kind of a break. Usually, we go to
>Asia, and Elisabeth my wife is complaining now that it is soon two years
>since we were in Bangkok. So, we are likely to go to Asia next year.
>
>Per
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Sweet! Well, you did see the Formosa Fat Tire Assocation's excellent
site about the trails here!
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
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06-29-2004, 06:10 PM

On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 06:49:21 GMT, "Per Löwdin" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>
>"Michael J. Klein" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> skrev i meddelandet
>
>> Per, if you decide to come to Taiwan to ride, be sure and give me a
>> call. My wife and I will show you around.
>
>Thanks, we might do just that. This year we are going to California for our
>holidays. Second summer in the US. But is kind of a break. Usually, we go to
>Asia, and Elisabeth my wife is complaining now that it is soon two years
>since we were in Bangkok. So, we are likely to go to Asia next year.
>
>Per
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Sweet! Well, you did see the Formosa Fat Tire Assocation's excellent
site about the trails here!
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings
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06-29-2004, 06:10 PM

On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 06:49:21 GMT, "Per Löwdin" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>
>"Michael J. Klein" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> skrev i meddelandet
>
>> Per, if you decide to come to Taiwan to ride, be sure and give me a
>> call. My wife and I will show you around.
>
>Thanks, we might do just that. This year we are going to California for our
>holidays. Second summer in the US. But is kind of a break. Usually, we go to
>Asia, and Elisabeth my wife is complaining now that it is soon two years
>since we were in Bangkok. So, we are likely to go to Asia next year.
>
>Per
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Sweet! Well, you did see the Formosa Fat Tire Assocation's excellent
site about the trails here!
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings
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06-29-2004, 06:10 PM

On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 06:49:21 GMT, "Per Löwdin" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>
>"Michael J. Klein" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> skrev i meddelandet
>
>> Per, if you decide to come to Taiwan to ride, be sure and give me a
>> call. My wife and I will show you around.
>
>Thanks, we might do just that. This year we are going to California for our
>holidays. Second summer in the US. But is kind of a break. Usually, we go to
>Asia, and Elisabeth my wife is complaining now that it is soon two years
>since we were in Bangkok. So, we are likely to go to Asia next year.
>
>Per
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Sweet! Well, you did see the Formosa Fat Tire Assocation's excellent
site about the trails here!
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings
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