Remember: It's all about the music

[SicilianMother@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 3/15/2003 7:30:18 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
pkeets@hotmail.com writes:

> What happened with Jeff, BTW?  I really miss him now that I'm back on the 
> list.  He was sort of my buddy in speculation.  I'm sure you guys got tired 
> 
> of the Broadway and kiddy tunes talk, but at least it kept politics off the 
> 
> list.  ;)
> 
Are you talking of Jeff aka Whocasa
He was one of the first people to make me feel welcome here when he would do 
his <Sicilian mandolin playing> spoof on the Godfather.  I loved it, 
especially when he said something like should all my son's be born with big 
noses like Pete <of course, I don't remember it word for word, but I swear he 
wrote something along those lines>.  I loved that!!!  

But, apparently ( I have no idea the details) he was hurt very, very deeply.  
I know myself and others told him we missed him and wanted him back on the 
list, but it became too painful for him.

I know I am guilty of throwing around some insults, mostly joking and 
sarcastic, but nevertheless they can be hurtful and for that I apologize to 
any I offended. But, if I didn't think we all had this strong bond in our 
love for the Who (which obviously runs so passionate and deep, but is very 
unique to each of us), I wouldn't feel comfortable enough to do a little 
ribbing now and then.  I have a sense of humor that I think is misinterpreted 
here, but I feel like "oh well, no one really reads most of what I write 
anyway." 

There has been a few times when it felt like people were mean spirited to me, 
but they have been few and far between.  At this point, if I meant each and 
every one of you, I'd give you a hug or a strong handshake and buy you a beer 
(or a cup o' coffee).  

To me, it all comes down to one thing that I cannot stress enough.  It is all 
about the music, it is all about the music, it is all about the music.  I 
only fear that the hurt feelings on this list might affect the love and good 
feelings we have when we listen to our Who.  Lately, that has crossed my mind 
a few times, and I have contemplated leaving the list for that reason.  But, 
for now, I wanna hang with my buds here.

Sincerely,
Jo