Like Sandy and Jean and Frank, I want to say thanks so very much to Max and Kat and all of you who had a part in this award. I found a fine frame for my certificate and it's up on our wall. I'm a little late too and am sorry for my delayed acknowledgement. We had to head up to Rockford for yet another of Carol's treatments, but we're home now. It's grand to be able to say that those seem to be helping her.

It's a real honor to be a part of this community. You all have provided me with this lovely place to be hanging out musically now that my real hanging out days are so few.

Love to you all,

Art Thieme