Hi BMB:

I don't see a thing about your way of introduction that should cause anybody any grief. It's just that we've had others begin their introductory overtures here with malice aforethought... or was it just an afterthought? LOL!

My only concern is that you appear to be putting in lots of hours at your job and then taking the time to share some of the details about inner workings on "the Row" with us. You can't keep burning the candle at both ends and expect to maintain good health and sanity. Remember, we will be here regardless and as much as I enjoy your information, I don't want you to think you have to lose any sleep or forego R&R just to keep us posted.

Your efforts on our behalf are greatly appreciated. Next time you show up here, put on a thick skinned gorilla outfit and slog through the comments of those of us who seem doomed to negative thoughts. They don't do it out of meanness... it's just a natural "knee-jerk" reaction we have all developed based on past experiences. I predict that "in no time at all" you will feel as welcome as the Beatles did at La Guardia... or was it Kennedy?

Glad to know about your Scots heritage. A few of us claim Welsh ties and some are actually descended from Native Americans. That's what makes this "site" so great. Diversity to the nth power. We're all in this together... and sometimes it gets real sticky.

All my best,

Dave Rice