Well, Jon, you are going to make me break one of my rules. Usually when someone leaves, I just say goodbye. This is because I have seen a number of folks do it just to get attention or to try and prove a point. But that is not you. I sincerely wish good things for you, and have come to value you as a friend, and as a steadying influence here. I wish for you peace, and I hope you understand how deeply some of us feel about you. Come back if you feel you can, but whether you do or not, please add me to your list of people that will remain your friend regardless of whether or not you are a Mudcatter. In fact, whether you are here or not, you will always be a Mudcatter. We are poorer for you leaving.

And should you ever visit Michigan, please contact me. You have a place to stay.

Mick Lane