As Christmas approaches, and the New Year gets closer, I just had a few things to get off my chest an reflect upon.

First of all, I have many cherished friends here on C.C. The memories you have provided me are some of the most precious ones I have!!!! I Thank You All from the bottom of my heart for those.

Secondly, Lori's health gave me a Big scare, and I thought it might be the time to reach out to the people here that aren't my best of friends for whatever reason. If I have offended, bad mouthed, annoyed, or given you ANY reason not to be friends, or get along with me, I AM TRUELY SORRY!!!!! Life is much to short to not try and be friends with Everyone we share our passions with. I know my faults, and yes, they are many, but I beg you in all sincerity to give me another opportunity to make amends, and either become new friends, or to Renew our old friendships. The guys I'm referring to know who they are, and again, I apologize to you for anything and everything that I might have done or said to you that caused our friction. God teaches us to forgive, and I Pray that you guys will forgive me. May we all share a boat and fish together in the future.

I didn't mean to quibble, but I just had to say these things. We all lose if we can't get along and be friends with each other.

Merry Christmas, and may you all have a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

BRM