Well, I thought I retired after the last Catman DO (in 2001.)

That one was a lot of work and organization (thanks to help from some friends it came off) and some drama. When it was over I said "can't top that one so why even try." Plus there will be plenty of other organizers and DO's down the line.

I had visions of a possible Catman DO 4... If the last one has 84 attendees I could pass 100 or more. That's a lot of people to handle. Some could get lost in the background. Now putting together a big event is close to impossible for me. time wise. I have a business that I can't just shut down. I have friends I want to see. I want to spend time with my Eddie.

It's a lot of time and effort. Not that I couldn't do another CMD but I rather not.

For awhile I did retire from the F-T scene. But then I kind of missed the company of F-T friends and meeting new ones. SO I put together Soup Do's and other little events in the NYC area. These are smaller events where everyone gets a chance to talk and be heard and I can talk to people.

They are also easy to do: pick a place, make a reservation, make an F-T post and hope someone shows up!

I salute and give PAWS UP to those who can do the bigger events.