John P.: I don't know if it was intended, but the disparaging tone of: "Several years ago I was a lot like John T." offends me, the implication being that I am making assumptions with no basis for them. It also sounds like you live on a higher plane than the rest of us mere mortals. I have clearly stated what was behind my reasoning, and indicated my desire to get into a dialogue on my hypotheses. I feel that this promotes getting at the truth of the thing to at least express one's opinion. I think Tom Robison hit it right on the mark in that educated guesses are OK so long as the basis for them are clearly explained. I suggest that you continue to "cease to participate" until you have more constructive comments to make. John Charles Tippet JohnDoeTippet@csi.com ---------- > From: JPick323@aol.com > To: BEHYMER-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: Fulton County Behymer Loose Ends > Date: Wednesday, May 05, 1999 4:22 AM > > In a message dated 5/5/99 12:08:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, SalGundy@aol.com > writes: > > > Discussion is great, John, but what happened to our cohorts? You guys > > put in your two cents also but I am sure you males will stick together!!! > > > Most of you that have been members of this research group know that I for one > do not made assumptions. Several years ago I was a lot like John T. and > would look at the evidence and assume that something was "true". On one of > those great trips, I spent five years barking up the wrong tree. The > information that I obtained was not a total waste in that I later found a > connection with this family with my eastern Kentucky branch of the > Picklesimers. I now must have proof beyond a doubt before I will put > something into my database as being fact. > > With the beginning of this group going off on "I think" tangents, I ceased to > participate. I do not like to get into discussion/arguments regarding family > lineage. It is or it ain't! > > I have monitored the activity of this group and have remained silent waiting > on the light to come on! I now see a glimmer of hope! > > John P. > > > ==== BEHYMER Mailing List ==== > Check this out: The Picklesimers of Eastern Kentucky > http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/p/i/c/John-W-Picklesimer/index.html > Thanks, John! >