I know how you feel, Art. It has been a tough couple of months for survivors. Perhaps we have reached the age at which we must expect the frequent loss of dear friends. It helps a little if we can say "they had a good go 'round." Some "go 'round" far too briefly, but they may still leave us much the richer for having known them. Gerry was certainly one of these, as was Rick, and Merritt -- and, sadly, even more who were not known to our fellow Mudcatters. Fare well to all, wherever.