It would be my honor Fran, and that day may come sooner than you think. Despite my ribbing and sometimes pulling your chain, I always considered you a gentleman and able to rise above some of the pettiness and vindictiveness that seems to infect some of your cohorts. You may show a spot of temper once in awhile (usually when having to defend Roland ), but it's never that deep-seated, hate-tinged kind exhibited by some others. Let's face it, you're just a grumpy old teddy bear (who'd rather be gigging at the Playboy Mansion).

I'll meet you at Bennie's (soon). Try to keep him alive that long (he's GOT to be well into his 80's by now).

chas