To those of you who I met with on my recent trip to Ecuador...a belated "thank you". I am afraid things have been a bit hectic, even by my standards, and I was forced to return to The States, rather than proceed on into Chile, as was my original plan. But it was a pleasure meeting with everyone...somewhat cautious to name each name...and forget to mention one or two. But you know who you are...hopefully this general "thank you" will suffice...and I hope we can meet again shortly. I will allow myself one final indulgence...and send a special "shout out" to the boyz [and gals] in the band! Thanks for showing my wife and I that "Friday night...is going to be alright..." at least in Salinas, Ecuador. After all...it's a "pirate's life"....