I had some time to think about my comments regarding James in the past and took the initiative to speak to him at the convention. I apoligized for my past actions and told him that I will try my hardest in the future to work with him to help make this hobby better than it is today. I realized that my posts about James were inappropriate and I vow not post any negative comments on this board again. It was not professional and James deserves much more respect.

Watching my 10 year old daughter Brooke and James' 10 year old daughter Tiffany play together for 3 days at the convention really opened my eyes. Life is very short and looking at children getting along makes one realize that it is really not that hard. James even took the initiative to invite my daughter to go bowling with his family. I was truly touched. Brooke went and had an incredible time. I want to thank Tammy and James again for their generosity and really appreciated it. We only spoke for what seemed like short time at the convention but I invited James to my house to photo and catalog some chips that I have that should be included in his next book.

I am truly hoping to right some previous wrongs but realize that old wounds are difficult to heal. Hopefully this will be the start though.

Mike