Lonesome EJ: I wouldn't want to speak for Barbara, but I think you may have misread the primary reason for bbc's departure. I believe she left because a few contributors (don't know how much money but lots of words) left their manners someplace else when posting replies to various threads. Barbara made a great contribution to the Mudcat (including money) and I will truly miss her.

Rick's right though. This place is going to be an ever changing place and if at anypoint a member feels a rest is called for then I say R.I.P.

DougR