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--- In slideruleforum@yahoogroups.com, "ecstampman" <3287209cra@c...>
wrote:
> Hi to all, I think that when I first joined this group I stated
that
> my formal education was very limited. As far as math goes, this is
> understated. I backed into the study of math when I started to
> become interested in slide rules. I know basic arithmetic but after
> that I run into trouble. I have had am fear of math ever since I
can
> remember. I have purchase a variet of math books and even a cd on
> algebra. Now, I am kind of overwhelmed with all of the information
> that is before me. It would be nice to attend a formal class but
> this is not available to me I am basically homebound. I find slide
> rules just fascinating . I have read many of the math questions and
> answers to these questions on e-mail. Not only do I not understand
> most of the answers, I don't have a clue to the questions!! I am
not
> proud of this, I just want to point out where I am. My 65th
> birthday is this Saturday, and I was thinking that perhaps with my
> never being a student if the first place, this may just be beyond
my
> understanding of the subject. I would appreciate any and all
> comments( please be honest) and/or suggestions. Thanks a lot, Be
> well and happy collecting, Ed Cramer, Evanston, IL., 60201