"It's a brand new day; the sun is breaking through the clouds here in New Jersey, and it's a great day to be alive."

Peter Sanders and Jim Reilly, whose professional opinions I do respect, but occassionally disagree with, have effectively made their point and have convinced me to shift gears on the brass-core controversy. I've also exchanged thoughts through conversations with Board Members Nate, Neal and Marty via telephone and emails ... without discussing any names being held in confidentiality.

This forum is a wonderful vehicle to exchange thoughts, ideas and opinions. My opinons posted to this bb sometimes prove to be accurate, sometimes they have been incorrect, but they are simply that - opinions stated - as on a talk radio station.

So it is with those thoughts in mind that I've decided to put my gear selector into PARK for now and patiently wait for the "Final Report" to be released before posting any further personal opinions relative to this topic on thechipboard.com and at ccgtcc.com

With Marty back in the saddle again after his temporary dis-mount, I wish the Board much success in their difficult upcoming deliberations.