Mel, the same holds true in life. The struggle up the ladder was always the most fun although we may never have realized it at the time. Now that we look back, and I certainly wouldn't want to do it over again, we can really appreciate whatever we might have accomplished during our short productive years.

Your prediction you made to me only a year or so ago has come true. Whereas when I first started collecting I wanted everything, my scope of interest has narrowed and I'm sure as time goes by it will keep on changing.

For anyone who might be interested (and I don't know why one would be <g>,) Mel was my mentor. I just wanted to publicly thank You, Mel. Sorry I won't see you during my trip up north this time as I understand you will be out of the area.