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Re: Waiting for the red lights to turn green
« Reply #18 on: Saturday 26 September 20 14:27 BST (UK) »
someone beat me too it posting the barest of details, having bagged "the fastest finger on the buzzer" slot, they then go back and fill the details  ::) ;D ;D

Then when you write out and post the details they originally omitted you find their post has been edited, thereby making yours appear idiotic  ;D

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Re: Waiting for the red lights to turn green
« Reply #19 on: Saturday 26 September 20 14:43 BST (UK) »
BUT - whatever the outcome - YOU have taken the trouble to search and to respond.   ;)
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Re: Waiting for the red lights to turn green
« Reply #20 on: Saturday 26 September 20 16:22 BST (UK) »
I'm quite a swift typist, but not madly accurate, especially with digits, so I always have to proof-read carefully before consigning anything to "post".
But being swift with a response isn't the most important thing, is it? Thinking round a query can often result in people proffering information that the original poster may not have specifically asked for, but actually finds invaluable.
And remember: being "quick on the draw" doesn't mean that you always hit the target. Carry on doing your bit, and with the rest of us, enjoy the chase, johnhood!
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Re: Waiting for the red lights to turn green
« Reply #21 on: Saturday 26 September 20 19:27 BST (UK) »
I just love the rootschat community, serious when needed and funny where appropriate.

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Re: Waiting for the red lights to turn green
« Reply #22 on: Saturday 26 September 20 20:31 BST (UK) »
Just keep going! 
Transcriptions and NBI are merely finding aids.  They are NOT a substitute for original record entries.
Remember - "They'll be found when they want to be found" !!!
If you don't ask the question, you won't get an answer.
He/she who never made a mistake, never made anything.
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Milner - WRY
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