(music...) "Count your blessings, count them one by one..."

I'll have a hard time repaying him his generousity from the last DO. The first time I meet him (in person), and he's buying me a drink at the poker party. Actually, he bought many of us libations.

It's not macho to tell friends and acquaintances that you appreciate them, their friendship, help, support, even their tactful disagreements. But loosing a friend causes me to pause, and say thank you to my internet friends and face-to-face friends here on the FT CO board. I think showing one another kindness and appreciation a fitting tribute, of which Vincom would approve!