John,
Well, that's part of the deal, I reckon. I'll miss our usual chats, but... we do what we gotta do. My best to you and Rita, and we're all still channeling good vibes your way! I'll see ya when I see ya...
DDT
Bruce, you have no idea how much I was looking forward to the trip and "time off." As others have mentioned, I was also looking forward to putting a face with a name re. a number of members I chat with during the year. I guess there's always next year, just not sure how many more "next years" I have so try to make the most of them.
I'll see you all down the road somewhere; have fun, be safe, and wash your coffee pots!

My best to all the organizers
