... gang. Just checking in briefly today on my daughter's computer (mine is still down, as I have had neither the time nor the inclination to work on it the last week).

Thanks to all for the kind thoughts, emails, cards and condolences after my wife died. I will address responses to each of you individually once I get my computer up and going, but wanted to make a public acknowledgement of my appreciation to everyone -- the kindness and support of so many friends in the chip collecting community has been a considerable comfort to me during this difficult time.

With the additional support of my four terrific children, I will begin to get on with things this week and look forward to returning to active participation in our hobby.

----- jim o\-S