To Alton, Beachmaster, Bill, Gibby Lebnj, et al (alphabetically),

I only came aboard this April and want you all to know I've really appreciated , enjoyed and welcomed (again, alphabetically) your many cmmments, making it a lively forum.

As to Gibby, I respect your position. You have every right to feel the way you do. To date, we've only experienced failed signings. Your premise of "seeing is believing" is approriate. You'll believe it when it happens. I'm not a doctor, but I know that "seething while not believing" is not very healthy. I hope the signing takes place soon so that we can get you back in the fold.

To borrow from the Chinese: May this year be the year of the Omagine Project.