First, I need to thank Von McKenzie and Stu "The Count" Lovett for their extraordinary kindness in helping me build up my lagging Florida and California chip collections. Von's generosity has long been known to me, but I was overwhelmed by Stu's offer, seemingly out-of-the-blue, to make the "California Dreamin'" part of my Chips & Things gallery, look more respectable! You guys are The Nuts, and I'll definitely remember to repay the favor when we go to Korea next month.

Also, a heartfelt thank you to everyone sending prayers and good wishes my way regarding my recent knee surgery. It was routine, but my knees still hurt like a muther and the meds make me loopy. For which I apologize, if I have already (or will soon) posted or emailed something more incoherent than usual while I'm on the pain pills.