[mitchntx]

I guess I pushed one to many of his buttons.

My Dad always told me I was hard-headed and liked to argue too much. Not a good combination.

I've never been one to accept what someone tells me. I question everything. Not so much because I don't trust them, but because I want to know why. I want to learn the thought process behind one's opinion. and not necessarily the results.

In doing so, I guess I pushed sam over the edge. He really went off on me ... and I deserved it.

So, Sam Strano ... I apologize. Not for asking questions, but asking the questions in an unprofessional and disrespectful manner.

Trackbird told me once I should be kinder and gentler ... I will, once again, attempt to foster that.

I posted this apology here, because I respect all of you the most. I want no ill will harbored here because of the tension between Sam and myself.

[mitchntx]

While I appreciate the responses here guys, this thread was a genuine attempt to bury the hatchet between us.

Yes passions can lead me to post things I later wish I hadn't (you ought to see what I backspace over).

But that isn't an excuse ... there is no excuse that could make some of the things I've said and done, specifically to Sam and Stranoparts, OK.

When I find myself in this situation, I seem to fall back to what I learned from my father. He told me once to never burn bridges. I just hope that someday, when Sam and family realize how sincere I am, that the bridge might very well be repaired in some fashion.

Again, I post this here simply because I know how many of you know, deal and ultimately respect Sam. It's important for me to bare my soul here, not to make me feel better, but to come clean in front of those who I respect the most.