My thanks to all for the kind thoughts. It's 74, actually, but at my age a single year doesn't rattle the gate. I'm at the point where old farts only notice SDBs (Significant Digit Birthdays). If I make it around once more, we can go through all this at a more significant point.
    I knew I shared the birthdate with Lord Byron, but who the heck are all those others listed on Scopes Systems?
    Now you know, Deckman, why I left Seattle in such great haste, lo, those many years ago. If Caroline and I do manage to make it out there in May, the trip that is currently being planned, I'll write you a check for the $411.17. Just be aware that it'll stretch all the way back to the University District.
    Catspaw, m'lad, I must say that I admire Joe for maintaining his dignified silence.
    To all of you good people, my thanks.

    Sandy