[mou] What is this list sevre about?

[Blaine]

Howdy all,
    I'll start by saying I have tried to abide by the MOU'S wishes for this
list serve, and feel we are off topic again. I do know how to use the delete
key, and have many times recently. It's been a long cold winter. This is
NOT... a personal attack on any one individual. The talk of King Rails etc,
Sandy Komito and Duck stamps are again, off topic for this list serve. I
could give you my opinion on hunting, Falconry or that every hunter should
be an Audubon member or contribute to this or that, blah blah blah.

 Also note that I do try to contribute with my sightings when applicable,
not just to arguments.

  Flame me personally at Avocet13@charter.net or openly if that's how you
choose.

Please read the attached from the MOU website..

Blaine Seeliger
Avocet13@charter.net Dakota Co
612-414-0214






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