"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."

Ok, so no more lessons?

Did someone say "puck as compost"?

I dont think that middle tomato was quite ready for the compost heap. If you pull it out I will give you my shipping address and I will take care of it.

does this mean no more entries will be allowed?

cannonfodder wrote:I dont think that middle tomato was quite ready for the compost heap. If you pull it out I will give you my shipping address and I will take care of it.

I'm glad you guys got the intended humor of it.

bling..

The contest wasn't fair, anyway. Members with artistic talent were allowed to compete.

Hi guys,

aye that belt buckle is awesome!:)

Regards,
dsc.

I totally agree with the others...that belt buckle is awesome!

-p

Saw a photo of trailer hitch cover that was made from an old E61 group once. I thought about making one for my truck but someone would steel it unless I put a locking hitch pin on it.

cafeIKE wrote:"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."

Well quoted, poorly attributed. It was Teddy Roosevelt, yeah?

Anyhoo, we have another, similar phrase that we use in theatre. It's a bit shorter and and to the point.
"F*(% the critics!" seems to sum it all up nicely.
I do like the poetry of your quote though, Ian. ; >

Great pic's everybody!

Thanks!

It ain't much, but the coffee was surely delicious.