In a message dated 10/9/04 11:27:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > -Certified Restorationist's: > I like the idea of this in general but I think it needs much discussion > first. > > The first thing I'll say about this is KEEP THE GOVERNMENT OUT OF IT! If you > want something to fail... > > Brad, As was stated earlier, get the DNR involved. The DNR is the one bunch you don't want involved in any way with the certification of the Restorationist. A Prime example of DNR involvement is the Horrendous example of their approved restoration at the Cemetery at Spring Mill State Park. If you have never seen their repairs, it would be worth a trip to the cemetery to look for yourself. I have photos somewhere, if I can find them I will send you personally a copy. They were not straightened up, only propped up with pieces of field stone laid behind the Tombstones for support. If any of us did the repairs, we would be advised to leave the repairs to others. I think the majority of us know a good repair job from a bad one and are capable of making out a Certification Form, and having selected Listers sign of on certification. We do the work, lets monitor ourselves. Why do we need some else to tell us when we are doing a good job, ?? Why should we do the volunteer work, and others go along for the free ride. Don't we know better than an outside group. If not, why do we attend our own seminars. Just my 2 cents worth. The more opinions we have, the sooner we will arrive at a valid conclusion. Jack E. Briles, Sr. New Albany, Floyd Co. In.