Fwd: baidarka Aesthetics, and the worth of doing things.

Hi guys,

No names, no pack drill, but I guess that one or two
of us might do well to heed this advice . . .

Bill Samson
--- Harvey Golden <qayaq@...> wrote:

> From: "Harvey Golden" <qayaq@...>
> To: <baidarka@...>
> Subject: baidarka Aesthetics, and the worth of doing
> things.
> Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 19:54:32 -0700
> Reply-to:baidarka@...
>
> Dear all,
> With regards to the aesthetics kayak construction
> and joinery whether
> polished and perfect or splintery and crooked. . .
> I'm reminded of something
> a sculpture Professor once told me. . . I don't
> think it is always an
> appropriate mind-set, but, by golly it has its
> moments!!!! : He told the
> class (day 1, I believe): "Things worth doing are
> worth doing poorly."
>
> It must sound awful to those with high standards of
> finish-work, but
> regardless of one's skills and ability-- Doing it
> (any way you can and do)
> is worth doing.
> --Harvey
>
> P.S., My favorite paddle has nail holes, dry-rot,
> and bug holes in it; It is
> slightly bent, and. . . .Its my favorite!
>
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