good Christmas morning my friends. As I sit here in the sunshine in the patio, drinking coffee, and smelling the delicious odor of Orange Blossoms, I am reminded of our drilling and exploration crews working for Us in subzero weather, with a dedication which actually exceeds simple salaries. I am deeply thankful for them, and the fact that I ' can' sit here in shorts working on the book.

I am thankfull for all of the good wishes that I have received both in here, and from friends abroad. For the many new friends from FWR, and 'especially' for poor Andreas who has patiently put up with my inanities and reinstalled me so many times tht I have forgotten to keep count.

I am especially thankful for the Lord granting me the unique privelige of a full life of adventuring and exploration.

In so many ways I am truly blessed. If I tend to forget this, because of any distractions in the stock market / ROF I feel that it is HIS Fault for not makng me perfect, 'despite my personal opinion'.

Don Jose de La Mancha