Dear Martin,

I agree with you absolutely and totally: and I agree with Gareth and Mike, 
but Peter's comment is correct. It must not be forgotten, however, that the 
Internet and all involved with same - in/for whatever manner, reason or 
purpose - partake in information exchange freely and inteligently. Openminded 
and free discussion opens many doors, restricted discussion progressively 
kills knowledge. It does not matter if but one person gains knowledge from a 
particular dialogue, since this one is then possibly wiser than others! The 
whole purpose of this mailbase is for open and friendly discussion on matters 
pertaining to mining and related subjects, and, to a sensible degree, 
personal enjoyment to all those involved at the same time - I have personally 
enjoyed every minute of all and every bit of it, even though it has created 
lots of extra reading! The mailbase is a superb creation, and is of great 
interest to all those writing books, researching very worthwhile subjects, 
and for general discussion; my personal experience with the mailbase is that 
some seemingly 'light' comms. have resulted in considerable worthwhile 
information - yes, also amusement, and enjoyment. Yes, I have mentioned the 
property I can rent in Wales to mailbase members interested in visiting the 
mines of this area: yes, I have made it known that I own an hotel in the Lake 
District to members interested in visiting the mines etc. in same; this info. 
is supplied for the benefit of all members of the mailbase and as a special 
offer to same. I do not need to tout things are busy enough as it is. Mr 
Wardley's comments are obviously presumed pompous by the many who have 
responded (it has caused offence to much if not all of the mailbase), but it 
is pleasing to see how many have ignored the matter - it is after all of no 
consequence whatsoever, and the mailbase can do without this extra load. No 
further comment will be made on the matter as far as I am concerned, and I am 
sure no others will either - we have better things to 
do.......................

On a proper note I wish to advise all of the following. All are aware of my 
dealing & collecting in/of British mining share certs. etc., but, having now 
put together the most extensive private collection of British metalliferous 
mining share certificates and other important documentation & Mss. (covering 
Cornwall, England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland and the IOM), if anybody is 
looking for material to illustrate a book on a mine or mines, please let me 
know and I will see if I can oblige. I will be pleased to permit material to 
be used free of charge - except p.copying costs and postage & packing of 
course. 

Kind Regards to All,    BERNARD R.MOORE


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