First let me say that I have ordered an alt kit from Ron and got it within a reasonable time period and am quite satisfied with it. Anyone who has ever had to count on a sub contractor to meet a deadline and been disappointed will understand Ron's position. From what I have read here, to put him in the same boat as John Parker is insulting, not to mention burning your bridge to an invaluable resource. Things happen to people, sometimes beyond their control. Understanding that would make us all better citizens.
I like instant gratification just like everyone else, it's what we AMERICANS have come to expect from fast food to quick fixes for complicated problems, after all this is the 21st century. One way I can un=complicate my life is to drive an old Volvo. Another way is to study this generally very helpful forum and great advice and insight that all the posters offer including and especially Ron Kwas, Phil Singler (sp?) etc.
I felt Ron was very contrite in his response (not to mention that hair shirt he's been seen wearing) and there was really no reason to go on all p****d off.