Gene started a thread, now closed for other reasons, saying that his 10 year probation period at Mudcat will be over on April 30th 2007, which is the anniversary of his first posting here. I have to wait another month after that until May 27th.

It's been a long and happy association for me, being a member of Mudcat. So thanks, everyone, for your interesting information, insights, anecdotes, friendship and fun times. Roll on the next 10 years!

And thanks Max, and the other Mud-elves for keeping this place going.

Helen