... for your usual fine work in presenting my latest ChipBox column.

And thanks to everyone else for the kind words you have shared here and by email.

Sandy decided, shortly after I returned from last year's convention, that she would go with me this year, health permitting. I am truly sorry that now most of you will never have the chance to meet her (except for Travis, who did meet her briefly during our visit to Syracuse last May).

Thanks again to everyone for the support you have provided over the last three months. It has meant a lot to me and my kids. ----- jim o\-S