On 3 Dec 2003 at 14:24, Michael Campbell wrote:

> Am I a galoot? I leave that to you. I'd /like/ to be, but I don't
> think I have the experience to justify that claim. GIT maybe, or
> apprentice perhaps. Is there a ritual I muss pass to qualify? Some
> arcane and bizarre hazing practice, maybe?

You Don't... Wanna....Know. ;-)

> Demonstrate some knowledge of the subject, or skill? Do "new" versions
> of old tools qualify? Say, hypothetically...a Steve Knight jointer, or
> is this an egregious faux pas?

Just hang around, soak up the accumulated knowledge, make an effort to
acquire some yerself - y'know, read some books, do a little internet
research, start fiddling around with those old tools, hit the garage
sales and flea market, and before you know it, you're a Galoot.

- Bill T.