In regards to item #3....

this is the 2nd time that you've posted recently, praising one person, while insulting everyone else who researches and writes articles! I ignored it the first time, when someone else called you on it. Guess it's my turn to call you on it.

I write about downtown...my articles don't always include facts that are "new" to you, because you've "studied downtown for 55 years". My articles DO include facts that are new to other collectors...and my articles have won several Harvey J. Fuller awards. I'm proud of what I've been able to contribute to the club, and the magazine, through my writing. I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't insult me and my work.

I'm totally in favor of recognizing and complimenting the work of our fellow collectors...but do you really need to insult everyone else in the process?