Tony,

I get out to Bethesda from time to time, as a very good friend of mine lives out there. Are you beers on you when I come out too??!!

Back on subject, I too have swapped email with Barbara, and have found her to be nothing other than completely charming. I am fairly new to these boards, and have never met a mass group of FT'ers before. I am looking forward very much to the do in Seattle. I wouldn't be so keen if I was judged in this way, before anyone gets to know me properly.

Lisa's post has attracted a lot of bad press, and maybe it was a little close to the mark, but I don't see how anyone would be seriously offended by it. Now I admit, I have a thick skin, and it takes a lot to offend me, and other may have been offended, so to each their own.

I just wish this whole thing would blow over. Obviously a good time was had by all in Seattle, and it should be left at that. I am hoping I will have a good time when I meet this crazy bunch in Seattle, and I do hope that all this gets forgotten about, and soon.