Dr. Hyatt...
Many moons ago we were discussing a certain topic (had to do with "the law" and "speeding"). The point where I dropped the conversation was when I came down with a nasty cold...
That cold or maybe I had just taken a stupid pill the day of my last response, but I made a statement something like, "see... I knew you had no idea what I was talking about". Some time later I realized you did know exactly what I was talking about and I had mis-interpreted what you said.
I have felt "bad enough" about it to believe I owe you a public apology. I am sorry for that. I was probably arrogant to the point of rude in that thread... Just off the top of my head (if I remember correctly) I would never speak to one of my undergrad or grad professors the way I can remember posting in that thread. Again, apologies. A man of your stature does not rate to be treated that way (certainly not by a bug like me).
With that "I bid you good day"
Sincerely,
Rob Osborne
An Apology to Dr. Hyatt
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Re: An Apology to Dr. Hyatt
First, a public apology is never necessary from my perspective. And I don't keep these discussions burning inside my head for long periods and generally don't take offence except in _really_ obvious cases.Watchman wrote:Dr. Hyatt...
Many moons ago we were discussing a certain topic (had to do with "the law" and "speeding"). The point where I dropped the conversation was when I came down with a nasty cold...
That cold or maybe I had just taken a stupid pill the day of my last response, but I made a statement something like, "see... I knew you had no idea what I was talking about". Some time later I realized you did know exactly what I was talking about and I had mis-interpreted what you said.
I have felt "bad enough" about it to believe I owe you a public apology. I am sorry for that. I was probably arrogant to the point of rude in that thread... Just off the top of my head (if I remember correctly) I would never speak to one of my undergrad or grad professors the way I can remember posting in that thread. Again, apologies. A man of your stature does not rate to be treated that way (certainly not by a bug like me).
With that "I bid you good day"
Sincerely,
Rob Osborne
So no worries. And no problems.
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Re: An Apology to Dr. Hyatt
Sorry to intervene in a semi-private talk, but as it had an happy ending I now feel ok to tell Rob that if it hadn't work, you could still offer Bob some Milk Duds :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtcalLfVHk8
Seems to work nice too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtcalLfVHk8
Seems to work nice too
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Take the conversation to a PM!Watchman wrote:Dr. Hyatt...
Many moons ago we were discussing a certain topic (had to do with "the law" and "speeding"). The point where I dropped the conversation was when I came down with a nasty cold...
That cold or maybe I had just taken a stupid pill the day of my last response, but I made a statement something like, "see... I knew you had no idea what I was talking about". Some time later I realized you did know exactly what I was talking about and I had mis-interpreted what you said.
I have felt "bad enough" about it to believe I owe you a public apology. I am sorry for that. I was probably arrogant to the point of rude in that thread... Just off the top of my head (if I remember correctly) I would never speak to one of my undergrad or grad professors the way I can remember posting in that thread. Again, apologies. A man of your stature does not rate to be treated that way (certainly not by a bug like me).
With that "I bid you good day"
Sincerely,
Rob Osborne
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Re: An Apology to Dr. Hyatt
bob wrote:I don't keep these discussions burning inside my head for long periods and generally don't take offence...
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Re: An Apology to Dr. Hyatt
I remembered the conversation
Takes a good man to make a public apology
i guess you law enforcement guys have a strong sense or honor
Best Regards
Steve
Takes a good man to make a public apology
i guess you law enforcement guys have a strong sense or honor
Best Regards
Steve
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Re: An Apology to Dr. Hyatt
Thanks Steve,
It comes more from The Lord screwing my head on straight in the Marine Corps. I believe if you offended in public, you make the apology in public (no matter how embarrassing or humiliating... took me a while tho).
I figured I'd get criticized for saying anything... criticism I can ignore; my conscience not so much...
Julien's comment was funny.
Semper Fi,
Rob
also Thanks Dr. Hyatt... appreciated sir.
It comes more from The Lord screwing my head on straight in the Marine Corps. I believe if you offended in public, you make the apology in public (no matter how embarrassing or humiliating... took me a while tho).
I figured I'd get criticized for saying anything... criticism I can ignore; my conscience not so much...
Julien's comment was funny.
Semper Fi,
Rob
also Thanks Dr. Hyatt... appreciated sir.
Rob O. / Watchman
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Re: An Apology to Dr. Hyatt
Now can we get back to "Bob"? I rarely carry a stethoscope and wear a white coat.Watchman wrote:Thanks Steve,
It comes more from The Lord screwing my head on straight in the Marine Corps. I believe if you offended in public, you make the apology in public (no matter how embarrassing or humiliating... took me a while tho).
I figured I'd get criticized for saying anything... criticism I can ignore; my conscience not so much...
Julien's comment was funny.
Semper Fi,
Rob
also Thanks Dr. Hyatt... appreciated sir.
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Re: An Apology to Dr. Hyatt
Yes! Affirmative!bob wrote:Now can we get back to "Bob"? I rarely carry a stethoscope and wear a white coat.Watchman wrote:Thanks Steve,
It comes more from The Lord screwing my head on straight in the Marine Corps. I believe if you offended in public, you make the apology in public (no matter how embarrassing or humiliating... took me a while tho).
I figured I'd get criticized for saying anything... criticism I can ignore; my conscience not so much...
Julien's comment was funny.
Semper Fi,
Rob
also Thanks Dr. Hyatt... appreciated sir.
Rob O. / Watchman