We can't let the day pass can we? The Mudcat certainly deserves a birthday thread as she turned 11 years old today. On October 1, 1996 Max made the first post and Mudcat came alive without any idea how things would go. From where I sit, they have gone pretty well. I logged on here in late '98 and have made some fine friends over the years here.
One of the trademarks of Mudcat has been the friendships which have happened here and how in some cases close friends here have never met.
So, appropriately enough on this anniversay date, some "old friends" met for the first time. It was hard to tell which of them was the most excited. Bill D, and (Rita) Ferrara are from the original months of Mudcat and Bill may be the member posting longest, still on the 'Cat posting, and very active! Karen and I were fortunate enough to flag them down as they passed thru Ohio and we spent some wonderful hours together in 3D for the first time. More on that at a later time but suffice to say it sure made my highlight reel.
I have been blessed to know Bill and Rita and count them as friends for these many years. It was just icing on the cake to be with them in 3D and to get and give some real hugs to go along with all the virtual ones we have passed in the past!
Thanks to Max and thanks to all who have made the joint what it is......whatever that is........and my love to all my friends here... met and unmet.