E = Fb wrote:What the HECK is going on here? Isn't this the fella who makes those Kerry and Chieftain whistles? Haven't we eaten him up on this site at least a dozen times? We excoriated him for piggybacking on the success of the Chietains band. We excoriated him for...well...all kinds of stuff, including his whistles. Now we're feeding out of his hand because he gives out a freeby. I'm reminded of the crowds that followed Jesus Christ from place to place because he could conjur up a meal by magic, but called for his execuation when it seemed the popular thing to do. Except this current situation is the reverse...he's gone from viallain to hero because he conjured up a freeby. Pathetic!
It's probably just me, but I can find no justifiable reason in this post being made in the first place.
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E = Fb wrote:What the HECK is going on here? Isn't this the fella who makes those Kerry and Chieftain whistles? Haven't we eaten him up on this site at least a dozen times? We excoriated him for piggybacking on the success of the Chietains band. We excoriated him for...well...all kinds of stuff, including his whistles. Now we're feeding out of his hand because he gives out a freeby. I'm reminded of the crowds that followed Jesus Christ from place to place because he could conjur up a meal by magic, but called for his execuation when it seemed the popular thing to do. Except this current situation is the reverse...he's gone from viallain to hero because he conjured up a freeby. Pathetic!
It's probably just me, but I can find no justifiable reason in this post being made in the first place.
~Larry
I think E=Fb was trying to point out the hypocrisy of accepting the freebie after having blasted Phil in the past. Where E=Fb misses is in failing to spot that none of those who seem to be praising Phil now were among the pack that hounded him previously. Were they, that would indeed be hypocritical.
I like to look at it the other way and see Phil being a lot more generous to this crowd than I would be if I were in his shoes.
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jim_mc wrote:I think E=Fb was trying to point out the hypocrisy of accepting the freebie after having blasted Phil in the past. Where E=Fb misses is in failing to spot that none of those who seem to be praising Phil now were among the pack that hounded him previously. Were they, that would indeed be hypocritical.
I like to look at it the other way and see Phil being a lot more generous to this crowd than I would be if I were in his shoes.
I was going to point that out, but I'm glad you beat me to it. You stated it much more eloquently. I've been around the board since January or so. I know that there is an issue, but don't know what that issue is -- although I could make a guess based on some of the random comments made on the board.
But, ignorance is bliss ... As I've never had any reason to whack Phil, I'm happy to say -- in a completely unhypocritical manner -- that I'm thoroughly enjoying the CD. Much thanks, Phil.
There are alot of people who have registered on the KWL site and have not sent me their addresses for the free CD.So if you have registered and want a CD, PLEASE email me your address as well.
I'll be away in Ireland for a week so I'll catch up with the mail-out when I return,so if you haven't got your CD yet please be patient, it will be sent soon.
All the best
If anyone is in southern Ireland this weekend ,try and get down to the Cahersiveen Music Festival on the ring of Kerry.Gigs,sessions and loads of fun.The weather is good and loads todo.
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Hey Phil - my CD arrived yesterday and I eagerly listened to it last night. Thanks so much - it truly is wonderful and I have already listened to it several times.
E=Fb, I'm not sure there's a high turnover, just a lot of lurkers like me!
I mainly haunt guitar forums, but I regularly drop into Chiff and Fipple to see how everyone's doing. Chiff and Fipple is a great example of how people can actually get along, so I take respite from the politics and narrow-mindedness of a lot of other music and musical-intrument forums by visiting here.
Phil - Thanks so much - we just took a 22-hour car trip, and I enjoyed your CD several times. It is wonderful .............now if I can only keep my desire for one of your whistles under control.......................
