Alec,

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

A man had a need and a friend did the deed! The response was so fast I can hardly get enough breath to say thanks. I posted my dilemma, read a few new postings on the forum, the phone rang and I answered it. The old gal on the phone said she called our landscape company because our ad in the phone book looked so nice. She also remarked that because we were in business 58 years we must be very knowledgeable. I told her that after 58 years in this type of business something is bound to accumulate so what is your problem? Can I help you with any of your questions. Well yes, she retorted, my neighbor on the others side of the fence doesn't do anything more to his lawn than I do but his lawn is always greener. Well, I said, I don’t have to refer you to one of our experts, I can handle this by myself. The answer is easy. You yourself must have heard the old saying - “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. After a slight pause she hung up. Being proud of my wisdom I proceeded to tidy up my desk for the day and get ready to take Ruthie out to dinner. However before I shut down the computer I thought maybe I better check out my e-mail before we go out. Lo and behold new mail, all the files zipped nice and neat. From Alec, a man of few words but right to the point.

Quote - for grampa Doug
regards,
Alec

Bless you Alec and a big old thank you. I wish I could give you guys and gals something back for all your kindness to an old man. You all have touched my heart in one way or another. You all have kindled a new spark of life in me. The one and only way I have of expressing how I feel is in my music. I must also thank Bill for his 20-4-1 idea and for all the effort he exerted to bring this to fruition. Also without you guys and gals giving of your songs and talent the project would go nowhere. Maybe you can feel some of my joy and excitement in my next song for you. What an outlet for ones feelings. Can’t wait to hear the excitement in your new songs. Come on Alec let’s hear the romance in your soul through your music, maybe just one song? Maybe?

Time to go to bed. See you all tomorrow.

Grampa Doug