Just got off the phone with my Belgium buddy Bob Hermans. What a small world the internet has made us. Bob calls me from Paris and its 3:00 am his time. We talk chips, politics, weather and family and mutual friends. It was not so long ago that we exchanged E-mails when we both joined the club. Although Bob has been a serious collector for many years I was fortunate enough to contact him and we have made many trades back and forth. I was able to meet him at the last convention and sat at his table with him. Just a note that I consider myself very lucky this holiday season that Ive met Bob and others in this great hobby. I certainly hope to meet the rest of you. Best of holidays to you all! Don Anderson #R-4288