[CH] Powder and Comments
Calvin Donaghey (gdonaghey@bitstreet.com)
Wed, 28 Jan 1998 13:43:37 -0600
To Judith Stone and all CHs:
It has been my pleasure to be involved in the List, since my favorite
hobby and pastime involve Chiles. The Taste-Test started out to be just
that- a taste test, and has mushroomed to a life of its own, complete
with strife, stress and legalities. Throughout the past two weeks, I
have been involved in research about the spice trade, which seems to be
different in law than canning or food preparation. I work with a local
restaurant in preparation of the powder and their facilities are
approved. As yet I have no Tax ID number or occupational license, and
Judith Stone is quite correct that all these things and more are needed
before selling to the public. My mistake has been to proceed to agree
to sell the powder when people asked for it, which is wrong. Until
viewing her post, the concept never struck me in that fashion, but there
is certainly no reason to flame her. To avoid further embarrassment on
my part, I choose to stop allowing purchases of the powder. All persons
who have sent orders may choose refunds or receive the powder. Luckily,
there have been few sales but a lot of interest. Have patience with me,
and I will get it on the market legally. It is best that I proceed in
the proper channels. Thank you Judith, for waking me up, and my sincere
apologies to CHs.
While I'm on the box, thanks so much for all the positive comments and
constructive criticism I have received the last couple of weeks. I have
recorded all of them, and I think I can make a better product with all
these in mind. I hope to stay on the List forever, as I feel I've found
a home. I also hope none of you are too disappointed in my lack of
savvy. Thanks again.
Calvin