Good Service from Raymarine
 

Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't think the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked what to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told there was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand new
unit just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:55:49 -0500, HK wrote:

Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't think the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked what to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told there was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand new
unit just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!

You think that's good, you ought to try their walk-in service.

Out Freakin' Standing.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

"HK" wrote in message
. ..
Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't think the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked what to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told there was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand new unit
just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!


I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along with some
HRS.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Dec 2, 7:28 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message

. ..





Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't think the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked what to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told there was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand new unit
just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!

I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along with some
HRS.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Aren't you the one who went all tin foil hat about some kids website a
couple of months back?

Good Service from Raymarine
 

wrote in message
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On Dec 2, 7:28 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message

. ..





Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't think the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked what to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told there
was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand new
unit
just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English
properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!

I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along with
some
HRS.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Aren't you the one who went all tin foil hat about some kids website a
couple of months back?


No. You must be imagining that.

Right now, explain how you came to that conclusion based on what I said. Do
it carefully. Remember that you are disabled.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Dec 2, 7:59 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

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On Dec 2, 7:28 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message

m...

Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't think the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked what to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told there
was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand new
unit
just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English
properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!

I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along with
some
HRS.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Aren't you the one who went all tin foil hat about some kids website a
couple of months back?

No. You must be imagining that.

Right now, explain how you came to that conclusion based on what I said. Do
it carefully. Remember that you are disabled.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

No Joe, it was you. You freaked out and told us we were all
downloading some malware by clicking on the kids site. The kid post
the site every few months, been doing it for years... smerk...

Good Service from Raymarine
 

wrote in message
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On Dec 2, 7:59 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

...





On Dec 2, 7:28 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message

m...

Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't think
the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked what
to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season
and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told there
was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand new
unit
just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English
properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!

I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn
this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along
with
some
HRS.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Aren't you the one who went all tin foil hat about some kids website a
couple of months back?

No. You must be imagining that.

Right now, explain how you came to that conclusion based on what I said.
Do
it carefully. Remember that you are disabled.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

No Joe, it was you. You freaked out and told us we were all
downloading some malware by clicking on the kids site. The kid post
the site every few months, been doing it for years... smerk...


OK. You're right.

Now, explain your tin foil hat bull****, and how it made sense as a response
to my stock suggestions.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Dec 2, 8:23 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

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On Dec 2, 7:59 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

...

On Dec 2, 7:28 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message

m...

Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't think
the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked what
to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season
and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told there
was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand new
unit
just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English
properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!

I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn
this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along
with
some
HRS.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Aren't you the one who went all tin foil hat about some kids website a
couple of months back?

No. You must be imagining that.

Right now, explain how you came to that conclusion based on what I said.
Do
it carefully. Remember that you are disabled.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

No Joe, it was you. You freaked out and told us we were all
downloading some malware by clicking on the kids site. The kid post
the site every few months, been doing it for years... smerk...

OK. You're right.

Now, explain your tin foil hat bull****, and how it made sense as a response
to my stock suggestions.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I think you see conspiracy where it is not, and I think your personal
politics leads your imagination. I think you read a lot but can't
process all that information logically, or put it to practical use. I
think you either have some insider info (doubt it) or are seeing
things again when it comes to your stock call.... Hows that for
disabled? :O

Good Service from Raymarine
 

Good Service from Raymarine
 

wrote in message
...
On Dec 2, 8:23 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

...





On Dec 2, 7:59 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

...

On Dec 2, 7:28 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message

m...

Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't
think
the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked
what
to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season
and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told
there
was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand
new
unit
just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English
properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!

I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would
turn
this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along
with
some
HRS.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Aren't you the one who went all tin foil hat about some kids website
a
couple of months back?

No. You must be imagining that.

Right now, explain how you came to that conclusion based on what I
said.
Do
it carefully. Remember that you are disabled.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

No Joe, it was you. You freaked out and told us we were all
downloading some malware by clicking on the kids site. The kid post
the site every few months, been doing it for years... smerk...

OK. You're right.

Now, explain your tin foil hat bull****, and how it made sense as a
response
to my stock suggestions.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I think you see conspiracy where it is not, and I think your personal
politics leads your imagination. I think you read a lot but can't
process all that information logically, or put it to practical use. I
think you either have some insider info (doubt it) or are seeing
things again when it comes to your stock call.... Hows that for
disabled? :O


Are you saying that Raytheon's defense business doesn't make an important
contribution to the quality of its tech support for its other customers?
That's what I said in the paragraph which I've repeated below, in case
you've already lost track of the conversation.

"I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along with some
HRS."

Good Service from Raymarine
 

"HK" wrote in message
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wrote:
On Dec 2, 8:23 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

...





On Dec 2, 7:59 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Dec 2, 7:28 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.
I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't think
the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked
what
to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season
and
Ray's service department would look it over.
Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told
there
was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand
new
unit
just to make sure.
It arrived yesterday.
Cool.
Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English
properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!
I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn
this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along
with
some
HRS.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
Aren't you the one who went all tin foil hat about some kids website
a
couple of months back?
No. You must be imagining that.
Right now, explain how you came to that conclusion based on what I
said.
Do
it carefully. Remember that you are disabled.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
No Joe, it was you. You freaked out and told us we were all
downloading some malware by clicking on the kids site. The kid post
the site every few months, been doing it for years... smerk...
OK. You're right.

Now, explain your tin foil hat bull****, and how it made sense as a
response
to my stock suggestions.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I think you see conspiracy where it is not, and I think your personal
politics leads your imagination. I think you read a lot but can't
process all that information logically, or put it to practical use. I
think you either have some insider info (doubt it) or are seeing
things again when it comes to your stock call.... Hows that for
disabled? :O


We already have our quota of Larrys in here.


Jeeeeeezus....I make a positive comment about RTN's financials, and the
child goes off the deep end, talking about conspiracy theories.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
wrote in message
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On Dec 2, 8:23 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

...





On Dec 2, 7:59 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Dec 2, 7:28 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.
I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't
think
the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked
what
to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season
and
Ray's service department would look it over.
Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told
there
was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand
new
unit
just to make sure.
It arrived yesterday.
Cool.
Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English
properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!
I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would
turn
this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along
with
some
HRS.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
Aren't you the one who went all tin foil hat about some kids website
a
couple of months back?
No. You must be imagining that.
Right now, explain how you came to that conclusion based on what I
said.
Do
it carefully. Remember that you are disabled.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
No Joe, it was you. You freaked out and told us we were all
downloading some malware by clicking on the kids site. The kid post
the site every few months, been doing it for years... smerk...
OK. You're right.

Now, explain your tin foil hat bull****, and how it made sense as a
response
to my stock suggestions.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -
I think you see conspiracy where it is not, and I think your personal
politics leads your imagination. I think you read a lot but can't
process all that information logically, or put it to practical use. I
think you either have some insider info (doubt it) or are seeing
things again when it comes to your stock call.... Hows that for
disabled? :O


Are you saying that Raytheon's defense business doesn't make an important
contribution to the quality of its tech support for its other customers?
That's what I said in the paragraph which I've repeated below, in case
you've already lost track of the conversation.

"I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along with some
HRS."




Perhaps a bit less obscurity in your initial posit would have been helpful.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

"HK" wrote in message
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Dec 2, 8:23 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

...





On Dec 2, 7:59 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Dec 2, 7:28 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.
I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't
think
the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked
what
to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season
and
Ray's service department would look it over.
Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told
there
was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand
new
unit
just to make sure.
It arrived yesterday.
Cool.
Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English
properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!
I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would
turn
this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along
with
some
HRS.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
Aren't you the one who went all tin foil hat about some kids website
a
couple of months back?
No. You must be imagining that.
Right now, explain how you came to that conclusion based on what I
said.
Do
it carefully. Remember that you are disabled.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
No Joe, it was you. You freaked out and told us we were all
downloading some malware by clicking on the kids site. The kid post
the site every few months, been doing it for years... smerk...
OK. You're right.

Now, explain your tin foil hat bull****, and how it made sense as a
response
to my stock suggestions.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -
I think you see conspiracy where it is not, and I think your personal
politics leads your imagination. I think you read a lot but can't
process all that information logically, or put it to practical use. I
think you either have some insider info (doubt it) or are seeing
things again when it comes to your stock call.... Hows that for
disabled? :O


Are you saying that Raytheon's defense business doesn't make an important
contribution to the quality of its tech support for its other customers?
That's what I said in the paragraph which I've repeated below, in case
you've already lost track of the conversation.

"I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn
this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along with
some
HRS."


Perhaps a bit less obscurity in your initial posit would have been
helpful.


Was it obscure to you?

Good Service from Raymarine
 

JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Dec 2, 8:23 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

...





On Dec 2, 7:59 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Dec 2, 7:28 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.
I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't
think
the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked
what
to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season
and
Ray's service department would look it over.
Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told
there
was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand
new
unit
just to make sure.
It arrived yesterday.
Cool.
Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English
properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!
I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would
turn
this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along
with
some
HRS.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
Aren't you the one who went all tin foil hat about some kids website
a
couple of months back?
No. You must be imagining that.
Right now, explain how you came to that conclusion based on what I
said.
Do
it carefully. Remember that you are disabled.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
No Joe, it was you. You freaked out and told us we were all
downloading some malware by clicking on the kids site. The kid post
the site every few months, been doing it for years... smerk...
OK. You're right.

Now, explain your tin foil hat bull****, and how it made sense as a
response
to my stock suggestions.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -
I think you see conspiracy where it is not, and I think your personal
politics leads your imagination. I think you read a lot but can't
process all that information logically, or put it to practical use. I
think you either have some insider info (doubt it) or are seeing
things again when it comes to your stock call.... Hows that for
disabled? :O

Are you saying that Raytheon's defense business doesn't make an important
contribution to the quality of its tech support for its other customers?
That's what I said in the paragraph which I've repeated below, in case
you've already lost track of the conversation.

"I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn
this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along with
some
HRS."

Perhaps a bit less obscurity in your initial posit would have been
helpful.


Was it obscure to you?




No, but I don't watch Faux News or listen to Reich Wing Radio or read
the NY Post.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Was it obscure to you?

Bored again huh?

Good Service from Raymarine
 

"HK" wrote in message
. ..

Are you saying that Raytheon's defense business doesn't make an
important contribution to the quality of its tech support for its other
customers? That's what I said in the paragraph which I've repeated
below, in case you've already lost track of the conversation.

"I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn
this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along with
some
HRS."

Perhaps a bit less obscurity in your initial posit would have been
helpful.


Was it obscure to you?


No, but I don't watch Faux News or listen to Reich Wing Radio or read the
NY Post.


What???

You need news sources to have a clue about Raytheon's business?

Good Service from Raymarine
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Was it obscure to you?

Bored again huh?


No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I was
going with my comment about Raytheon.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Dec 2, 8:36 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
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On Dec 2, 8:23 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

...

On Dec 2, 7:59 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

...

On Dec 2, 7:28 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"HK" wrote in message

m...

Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't
think
the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked
what
to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season
and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told
there
was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand
new
unit
just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English
properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!

I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would
turn
this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along
with
some
HRS.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Aren't you the one who went all tin foil hat about some kids website
a
couple of months back?

No. You must be imagining that.

Right now, explain how you came to that conclusion based on what I
said.
Do
it carefully. Remember that you are disabled.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

No Joe, it was you. You freaked out and told us we were all
downloading some malware by clicking on the kids site. The kid post
the site every few months, been doing it for years... smerk...

OK. You're right.

Now, explain your tin foil hat bull****, and how it made sense as a
response
to my stock suggestions.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I think you see conspiracy where it is not, and I think your personal
politics leads your imagination. I think you read a lot but can't
process all that information logically, or put it to practical use. I
think you either have some insider info (doubt it) or are seeing
things again when it comes to your stock call.... Hows that for
disabled? :O

Are you saying that Raytheon's defense business doesn't make an important
contribution to the quality of its tech support for its other customers?
That's what I said in the paragraph which I've repeated below, in case
you've already lost track of the conversation.

No, but I have grown bored of it;)

"I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along with some
HRS."- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Good Service from Raymarine
 

wrote in message
...
On Dec 2, 8:36 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

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On Dec 2, 8:23 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

...

On Dec 2, 7:59 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
wrote in message

...

On Dec 2, 7:28 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:
"HK" wrote in message

m...

Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't
think
the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and
asked
what
to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating
season
and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told
there
was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a
brand
new
unit
just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English
properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!

I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would
turn
this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your
tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford,
along
with
some
HRS.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Aren't you the one who went all tin foil hat about some kids
website
a
couple of months back?

No. You must be imagining that.

Right now, explain how you came to that conclusion based on what I
said.
Do
it carefully. Remember that you are disabled.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

No Joe, it was you. You freaked out and told us we were all
downloading some malware by clicking on the kids site. The kid post
the site every few months, been doing it for years... smerk...

OK. You're right.

Now, explain your tin foil hat bull****, and how it made sense as a
response
to my stock suggestions.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I think you see conspiracy where it is not, and I think your personal
politics leads your imagination. I think you read a lot but can't
process all that information logically, or put it to practical use. I
think you either have some insider info (doubt it) or are seeing
things again when it comes to your stock call.... Hows that for
disabled? :O

Are you saying that Raytheon's defense business doesn't make an important
contribution to the quality of its tech support for its other customers?
That's what I said in the paragraph which I've repeated below, in case
you've already lost track of the conversation.

No, but I have grown bored of it;)


You are a terrible dancer.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:49:11 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Was it obscure to you?

Bored again huh?

No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I was
going with my comment about Raytheon.

Yes.

And admit it - you are bored. :)

Speaking of bass guitars...

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/dragonfly.html

What do you think?

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:48:34 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
...

Are you saying that Raytheon's defense business doesn't make an
important contribution to the quality of its tech support for its other
customers? That's what I said in the paragraph which I've repeated
below, in case you've already lost track of the conversation.

"I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn
this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along with
some
HRS."

Perhaps a bit less obscurity in your initial posit would have been
helpful.


Was it obscure to you?


No, but I don't watch Faux News or listen to Reich Wing Radio or read the
NY Post.

What???

You need news sources to have a clue about Raytheon's business?

You do know that Raymarine has not been a business division of
Raytheon since 2001 right?

Good Service from Raymarine
 

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:48:34 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
. ..

Are you saying that Raytheon's defense business doesn't make an
important contribution to the quality of its tech support for its other
customers? That's what I said in the paragraph which I've repeated
below, in case you've already lost track of the conversation.

"I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn
this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along with
some
HRS."
Perhaps a bit less obscurity in your initial posit would have been
helpful.

Was it obscure to you?

No, but I don't watch Faux News or listen to Reich Wing Radio or read the
NY Post.
What???

You need news sources to have a clue about Raytheon's business?

You do know that Raymarine has not been a business division of
Raytheon since 2001 right?


Was the buyout complete? I thought Raytheon still held a percentage of
ownership. Also, wasn't some overseas company involved in the original
divestiture?

Good Service from Raymarine
 

"HK" wrote in message
...
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:48:34 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
. ..

Are you saying that Raytheon's defense business doesn't make an
important contribution to the quality of its tech support for its
other customers? That's what I said in the paragraph which I've
repeated below, in case you've already lost track of the
conversation.

"I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would
turn this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along
with some
HRS."
Perhaps a bit less obscurity in your initial posit would have been
helpful.

Was it obscure to you?

No, but I don't watch Faux News or listen to Reich Wing Radio or read
the NY Post.
What???

You need news sources to have a clue about Raytheon's business?

You do know that Raymarine has not been a business division of
Raytheon since 2001 right?


Was the buyout complete? I thought Raytheon still held a percentage of
ownership. Also, wasn't some overseas company involved in the original
divestiture?


Yep.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:49:11 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
. ..
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Was it obscure to you?

Bored again huh?

No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I was
going with my comment about Raytheon.

Yes.

And admit it - you are bored. :)

Speaking of bass guitars...

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/dragonfly.html

What do you think?


I thought you didn't like bass? Or, was that a thing du jour? :)

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:58:26 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
...
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:48:34 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
. ..

Are you saying that Raytheon's defense business doesn't make an
important contribution to the quality of its tech support for its
other customers? That's what I said in the paragraph which I've
repeated below, in case you've already lost track of the
conversation.

"I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would
turn this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along
with some
HRS."
Perhaps a bit less obscurity in your initial posit would have been
helpful.

Was it obscure to you?

No, but I don't watch Faux News or listen to Reich Wing Radio or read
the NY Post.
What???

You need news sources to have a clue about Raytheon's business?

You do know that Raymarine has not been a business division of
Raytheon since 2001 right?

Was the buyout complete? I thought Raytheon still held a percentage of
ownership. Also, wasn't some overseas company involved in the original
divestiture?

Yep.

Um...no - Raytheon does not have any interest in Raymarine.

The Recreational Products Division was sold to management in a
levereged buy out with backing from British private equity firm
administered by KPMG.

It has no affiliation to Raytheon.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:58:26 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
...
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:48:34 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
. ..

Are you saying that Raytheon's defense business doesn't make an
important contribution to the quality of its tech support for its
other customers? That's what I said in the paragraph which I've
repeated below, in case you've already lost track of the
conversation.

"I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would
turn this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along
with some
HRS."
Perhaps a bit less obscurity in your initial posit would have been
helpful.

Was it obscure to you?

No, but I don't watch Faux News or listen to Reich Wing Radio or read
the NY Post.
What???

You need news sources to have a clue about Raytheon's business?

You do know that Raymarine has not been a business division of
Raytheon since 2001 right?

Was the buyout complete? I thought Raytheon still held a percentage of
ownership. Also, wasn't some overseas company involved in the original
divestiture?

Yep.

Um...no - Raytheon does not have any interest in Raymarine.

The Recreational Products Division was sold to management in a
levereged buy out with backing from British private equity firm
administered by KPMG.

It has no affiliation to Raytheon.


I stand corrected. Last I read was in the middle of the reorg, which must've
been momentarily as Harry described it (2000-2001-ish?) I thought they were
maintaining a minor interest.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:59:22 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:49:11 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Was it obscure to you?

Bored again huh?

No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I was
going with my comment about Raytheon.

Yes.

And admit it - you are bored. :)

Speaking of bass guitars...

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/dragonfly.html

What do you think?

I thought you didn't like bass? Or, was that a thing du jour? :)

Not what I asked - what do you think?

I'm just thinking of getting something a little easier to play.

I messed around with one of these yesterday and had a lot of fun with
it.

http://www.steelguitar.com/webpix/stdpix/d10ebapr.htm

Don't know that I want to learn a whole new technique though.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:07:39 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:58:26 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
...
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:48:34 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
. ..

Are you saying that Raytheon's defense business doesn't make an
important contribution to the quality of its tech support for its
other customers? That's what I said in the paragraph which I've
repeated below, in case you've already lost track of the
conversation.

"I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would
turn this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars,
and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford, along
with some
HRS."
Perhaps a bit less obscurity in your initial posit would have been
helpful.

Was it obscure to you?

No, but I don't watch Faux News or listen to Reich Wing Radio or read
the NY Post.
What???

You need news sources to have a clue about Raytheon's business?

You do know that Raymarine has not been a business division of
Raytheon since 2001 right?

Was the buyout complete? I thought Raytheon still held a percentage of
ownership. Also, wasn't some overseas company involved in the original
divestiture?

Yep.

Um...no - Raytheon does not have any interest in Raymarine.

The Recreational Products Division was sold to management in a
levereged buy out with backing from British private equity firm
administered by KPMG.

It has no affiliation to Raytheon.

I stand corrected. Last I read was in the middle of the reorg, which must've
been momentarily as Harry described it (2000-2001-ish?) I thought they were
maintaining a minor interest.

As I remember it, they held an interest for six months until the
inventory and brands/trademarks/copyrights were organized and
transferred and Raymarine stopped using Raytheon facilities in
Newport, RI.

Raymarine moved out of Newport to their own facility in NH. Once that
happened, Raytheon divested the entire division.

I think it was in 2001 and something like 100 million changed hands.

Now whether Raytheon has money in the British PEF, I have no idea and
I seriously doubt if you could ever find out.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:59:22 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:49:11 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Was it obscure to you?
Bored again huh?
No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I was
going with my comment about Raytheon.
Yes.

And admit it - you are bored. :)

Speaking of bass guitars...

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/dragonfly.html

What do you think?
I thought you didn't like bass? Or, was that a thing du jour? :)

Not what I asked - what do you think?

I'm just thinking of getting something a little easier to play.

I messed around with one of these yesterday and had a lot of fun with
it.

http://www.steelguitar.com/webpix/stdpix/d10ebapr.htm

Don't know that I want to learn a whole new technique though.


Why not buy a nice flamenco guitar? If you have an interest, I can
recommend a few.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:17:15 -0500, HK wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:59:22 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:49:11 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Was it obscure to you?
Bored again huh?
No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I was
going with my comment about Raytheon.
Yes.

And admit it - you are bored. :)

Speaking of bass guitars...

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/dragonfly.html

What do you think?
I thought you didn't like bass? Or, was that a thing du jour? :)

Not what I asked - what do you think?

I'm just thinking of getting something a little easier to play.

I messed around with one of these yesterday and had a lot of fun with
it.

http://www.steelguitar.com/webpix/stdpix/d10ebapr.htm

Don't know that I want to learn a whole new technique though.

Why not buy a nice flamenco guitar? If you have an interest, I can
recommend a few.

Nah - thanks anyway.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:59:22 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
. ..
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:49:11 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
m...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Was it obscure to you?

Bored again huh?

No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I
was
going with my comment about Raytheon.

Yes.

And admit it - you are bored. :)

Speaking of bass guitars...

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/dragonfly.html

What do you think?

I thought you didn't like bass? Or, was that a thing du jour? :)

Not what I asked - what do you think?

I'm just thinking of getting something a little easier to play.

I messed around with one of these yesterday and had a lot of fun with
it.

http://www.steelguitar.com/webpix/stdpix/d10ebapr.htm

Don't know that I want to learn a whole new technique though.


Kelly has a good reputation, and for acoustic instruments, Fishman
electronics are highly regarded. But, there's one thing to consider with
acoustic basses, and it's true regardless of the brand: When you're playing
alone, it'll sound plenty loud to you, even without an amp. It's an
illusion. It won't hold its own against other instruments, except maybe a
flute. Bass needs more power to go anywhere significant.

This won't be a problem for practicing alone, but if you ever expect to play
with other people, you'll need an amplifier. I see a lot of these in use,
especially with acoustic or upright bassists:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gallien-...84-i1145823.gc

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:20:10 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:59:22 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:49:11 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
om...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Was it obscure to you?

Bored again huh?

No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I
was
going with my comment about Raytheon.

Yes.

And admit it - you are bored. :)

Speaking of bass guitars...

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/dragonfly.html

What do you think?

I thought you didn't like bass? Or, was that a thing du jour? :)

Not what I asked - what do you think?

I'm just thinking of getting something a little easier to play.

I messed around with one of these yesterday and had a lot of fun with
it.

http://www.steelguitar.com/webpix/stdpix/d10ebapr.htm

Don't know that I want to learn a whole new technique though.

Kelly has a good reputation, and for acoustic instruments, Fishman
electronics are highly regarded. But, there's one thing to consider with
acoustic basses, and it's true regardless of the brand: When you're playing
alone, it'll sound plenty loud to you, even without an amp. It's an
illusion. It won't hold its own against other instruments, except maybe a
flute. Bass needs more power to go anywhere significant.

I don't expect to play with others - this is just for my own amusement
and trying to keep the fingers nimble enough - I've been having some
problems with dexterity and need to exercise them more.

And I hate the exercises the therapist recommends.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...

I messed around with one of these yesterday and had a lot of fun with
it.

http://www.steelguitar.com/webpix/stdpix/d10ebapr.htm

Don't know that I want to learn a whole new technique though.

Kelly has a good reputation, and for acoustic instruments, Fishman
electronics are highly regarded. But, there's one thing to consider with
acoustic basses, and it's true regardless of the brand: When you're
playing
alone, it'll sound plenty loud to you, even without an amp. It's an
illusion. It won't hold its own against other instruments, except maybe a
flute. Bass needs more power to go anywhere significant.

I don't expect to play with others - this is just for my own amusement
and trying to keep the fingers nimble enough - I've been having some
problems with dexterity and need to exercise them more.

And I hate the exercises the therapist recommends.


Bass would certainly do it. But (there's always a "but"), do you envision
sitting or standing while you play?

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Dec 2, 10:20 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:mjs6l3puravavpl8o6h712n2vddrjqjisl@4ax .com...





On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:59:22 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
. ..
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:49:11 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
m...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Was it obscure to you?

Bored again huh?

No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I
was
going with my comment about Raytheon.

Yes.

And admit it - you are bored. :)

Speaking of bass guitars...

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/dragonfly.html

What do you think?

I thought you didn't like bass? Or, was that a thing du jour? :)

Not what I asked - what do you think?

I'm just thinking of getting something a little easier to play.

I messed around with one of these yesterday and had a lot of fun with
it.

http://www.steelguitar.com/webpix/stdpix/d10ebapr.htm

Don't know that I want to learn a whole new technique though.

Kelly has a good reputation, and for acoustic instruments, Fishman
electronics are highly regarded. But, there's one thing to consider with
acoustic basses, and it's true regardless of the brand: When you're playing
alone, it'll sound plenty loud to you, even without an amp. It's an
illusion. It won't hold its own against other instruments, except maybe a
flute. Bass needs more power to go anywhere significant.

This won't be a problem for practicing alone, but if you ever expect to play
with other people, you'll need an amplifier. I see a lot of these in use,
especially with acoustic or upright bassists:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gallien-...mbo-103055...- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I got a nice Dean Markely pickup for acoustic, just stick it to the
body and plug in the other end.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:55:49 -0500, HK wrote:
Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't think the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked what to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told there was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand new
unit just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!
================================================== =
That's good to know but I can tell you from personal experience that
if you had bought a Furuno, the display would have been bright enough
right out of the box. I have to turn ours way down at night to keep
from being blinded by it. It is highly visible in direct sunlight on
the flybridge and that was a deciding factor in buying it.

If you take a look around at what commercial fisherman are using, well
over 90% are Furuno.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Dec 2, 10:23 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:20:10 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"





wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:59:22 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:49:11 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
om...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Was it obscure to you?

Bored again huh?

No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I
was
going with my comment about Raytheon.

Yes.

And admit it - you are bored. :)

Speaking of bass guitars...

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/dragonfly.html

What do you think?

I thought you didn't like bass? Or, was that a thing du jour? :)

Not what I asked - what do you think?

I'm just thinking of getting something a little easier to play.

I messed around with one of these yesterday and had a lot of fun with
it.

http://www.steelguitar.com/webpix/stdpix/d10ebapr.htm

Don't know that I want to learn a whole new technique though.

Kelly has a good reputation, and for acoustic instruments, Fishman
electronics are highly regarded. But, there's one thing to consider with
acoustic basses, and it's true regardless of the brand: When you're playing
alone, it'll sound plenty loud to you, even without an amp. It's an
illusion. It won't hold its own against other instruments, except maybe a
flute. Bass needs more power to go anywhere significant.

I don't expect to play with others - this is just for my own amusement
and trying to keep the fingers nimble enough - I've been having some
problems with dexterity and need to exercise them more.

And I hate the exercises the therapist recommends.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

How about keyboards?

Me, I just go play with sharks;)

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:04:54 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

Um...no - Raytheon does not have any interest in Raymarine.

The Recreational Products Division was sold to management in a
levereged buy out with backing from British private equity firm
administered by KPMG.

It has no affiliation to Raytheon.

Which is really too bad because Raytheon made some first rate
equipment.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...

"HK" wrote in message


Raytheon (USA) and Raymarine (UK) are two separate companies. (Raytheon
sold it's commercial side of the business back in 2000 or 2001).

Eisboch

Good Service from Raymarine
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...


You do know that Raymarine has not been a business division of
Raytheon since 2001 right?

I shuda read more of this thread.

The Navigator's electronics were ordered in 2000 and the radar, GPS,
depth/fish finder, autopilot, etc. are all marked "Raytheon".

If they had been purchased a year later they would be marked "RayMarine".

There was some initial quality and service concerns when the commercial side
was sold, but it seems that most are happy with the equipment.

Eisboch

Good Service from Raymarine
 

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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"HK" wrote in message
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Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't think the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked what to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told there was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand new unit
just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!


I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars, and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford,
along with some HRS.

How much HRS and RTN do you own?