> An individual should be abe to go on the internet, possibly PL, and say
they
> are looking for a preservation experienced carpenter in their area (even
an
> architect or engineer), and someone who is able to make a reasonable
> judegement of quality, be able to respond. If this is being done by the
SHPOs,
> then my comment is that the only one to respond with such a list is
Texas, and
> that only because of the vision of one individual keeping an independent
list.
>
> ][<en Follett

There is a pressing need for networking no doubt, however there is also a
need to protect, a need for an intelligent and sensitive triage service.
Many experienced and talented craftsmen already have a good business.  What
we are looking for is quality clients!  Why don't they list all the good
clients in Texas so we can call them at home to see if they have some work
for us. Or better yet list all the good clients by locality so we don't
have to drive our trucks too far and live in trailers.   Maybe we could
just come over and look around their places for some preservation to do.

Leland