Good question! Well, I certainly enjoyed "Tales of Walt Robertson." I did quite a bit of serious thinking about Walt and issues for about two weeks before I actually did, but once started, it seemed to take on a life of its own. And the power of the writing certainly became facinating. I think that several of the posters writing skills semed to increase to a higher level ... I especially enjoyed that. But, there was another thread that I remember very fondly. I think it was the "Henry Martin" thread, wherein a youngster named Mark (I hope I'm accurate here) seemed to lock into MUDCAT and several posters for the first time. If you'll recall, he was the young lad (OHIO?) who took on a school competition project around the ballad of Henry Martin. It was VERY refreshing to read his straight, enthusiastic responses. Would that we all could be there again. So, that's where my fond memories of MUDCAT and 2001 remain. CHEERS and thanx to all. Bob Nelson, Everett, Washington ... remember, there is no "R" in Washington!