..to you, my adopted community, for giving me this forum for sharing info, and for working through all the emotional turmoil the past few days. Because of our ties to the Gulf, we may be a little more tied in to this tragedy than others. I feel a kinship with you folks, and I'm finding that just keeping the forum available on my browser has been a very real comfort. Thanks for the strength and inspiration. It feels strange to say that since I've not met most of you, but it's a plain fact, and I'm not afraid to admit it. I'm proud to know you guys.


