So I go out with the kids and sell popcorn for the Cub Scouts this morning and when I get back I see a boatload of calls listed as unavailable and I figure I have missed Bert. Time passes and as the afternoon becomes evening I realize I've once again blown it and missed my shot at meeting someone who I have come love here on the 'Cat.

Now it's 9:15 and the kids are asleep in front of the boob tube and Tristan comes up and trys to tell me something which I finally realize is that someone is at the door. AND IT'S BERT!!!!!!!!!!!

They just left and it was far too short. They may be able to stop on the way home and I certainly hope so. Fine folks! Karen will be here and maybe we can do a meal and some music and whatever. Time tonight was just flat not enough!!!!

Bert and Tre are expecting to see some of you in Colorado and I want some reports here. Also pass along my best and some encouragement to stop back!!! So kat, Sorch, Leej, Blue Jay try to work something out. Didja' ever meet somebody and immediately felt, this is a really great guy? That's Bert. I've come to know him well here at the 'Cat and that same guy is even better in 3-D. He and Tre are just great.

Spaw