Although we thoroughly enjoyed participating 2 years ago, Duane D. & I will not be there this year. I'm in a new job location & still digging out, as well as trying to pay David's college bills. Duane is 2 weeks into a new job that features 12+ hr days Monday through Friday & 8+ hr days on Saturday! Needless to say, he ain't doin' much but working & sleeping! Bummer.

We wish you all well & will hope to see you in the future. Joe, so glad to hear you are attending, after all. I'm pretty sure Bill Sables had said that he & Sam Pirt plan to attend. That will be a treat! I'll miss you, Big RiB, & ,of course, my buddy, Mick.

love to all,

bbc