IvanB, welcome to the Mudcat. You'll find it's quite a group. Thanks to Allan and Bill's Adventure, I've met seven Mudcatters. Wonderful folks all. Now you've met your share. If we could somehow tally it all up, I'd bet hundreds of new friendships have been formed along their route. Hard to say how many new Mudcatters have been added. In addition to having the time of their lives, they have, they have given us all an invaluable gift: face to face friendship, which will last long after this thread is but a memory, (unless it's permafrosted)! I hope they write a book about it. Could become a best seller if done right. If not, then we have this thread, which is turning into quite a work in itself, and it's not over yet! Anyway, welcome again, Ivan, You just experienced something magical. The word "magic" seems to pop up over and over in this thread. Someone previously said Bill and Allan's visit has touched peoples lives in ways far beyond what was expected. It's true for me, and I hope it is for you, too. BlueJay