First I'd like to say how nice it was to see many of you at the Symposium last weekend. It was put together well. The IFC did a great job, and I had a ball despite playing nursemaid to Bob much of the weekend......which brings me to the main reason for posting this evening. Most Symposium attendees know that Bob was very sick with a virus and or food poisoning all weekend, and he would like to extend his heartfelt thanks to the dozens and dozens of people who continually checked up on him. Everyone was so kind. He said it brings tears to his eyes when he thinks about how amazing and warm people were. He would especially like to apologize to the Portland people - Chris Mathis and Elaine Barclay <sp> and others - for not being able to visit on Monday. He hopes you all understand. Bob has been recovering in a Portland hospital since Sunday and should be released in a couple of days. Kim Schilling [Posted in FML 5651]