We came down from a different sort of mountain yesterday, driving down the coast from one of those Orange County areas, you know the kind, north of Dana Point...Huntington Beach. We had spent the weekend celebrating an advanced birthday of an old ship mate and swapping memories and rumours. Most interesting gathering.

Gnu, the banter with LH and Rapp is no big shuck, man. They create artificial ego-bubbles, and I throw lawn darts at 'em. It's an indoor sport, ya know.

I am sorry to hear 'bout your Uncle, man.


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