Nate,
I find your note amusing and written to defend an individual when no defense is necessary.

Gene asked a simple and straight forward question. He did not receive an answer, I merely asked the same question again. Still no answer. Yet you find it perfectly acceptable to chastise me publicly for asking a simple question.

Perhaps you can answer the question FOR Ben. I find it difficult to understand what problem you are having. Is it you don't like my stand on slabbing or is it you object to my position involving the slabbing seminar????

Whatever it is - it can't be a simple question asked to explain a position . Furthermore all my discussions involving club issues have been up front and above board. I hide nothing and merely ask others to be open and above board also. If this stops individuals from joining our club so be it! Best, Jim