Having been one to have the opinion or perseption that one craft person's
studio closed out all others, for me it was based on a confidence in that
persons work and honesty that I would not have to continously be on my guard
and then could trust them as part of the team (I find this a very rare
oppertunity). Once I had this opinion I would argue for the solicitation and
acceptance of that contractors bid, regardless of where it fell in the range
of costs. In my opinion their is a great long term advantage to those who
are honest, up front and take care in what they do. As far as those that are
closed out, hopefully they realize what has happened to thewm and they learn
from it, but I dought that that is the case.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Follett [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2000 12:38 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: able to close out all others


In a message dated 12/21/00 11:13:46 AM Central Standard Time,
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<< able to close out all others >>

Interesting phrase. Derivation? Precedence?
I'd like to know more about the effect of this action in the general sense
of
how one feels that closes out, or the feelings of one that has been closed
out.

Thanks,
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