Thanks Birdy. It's been truly great to meet so many really good folks on here.

I'm glad that you appreciate my Marty Feldman view of the world. I've got so many dear friends of all colors, religions, races, heights, weights, ages, and political affiliations that I just don't understand when people hate or dislike someone for any reason other than their actions. The actions of some people can certainly make me hate them. But none of us can help who gave birth to us, or what values or views they taught us growing up.

There used to be a guy in the political forum.......I can't recall his name...but he and I used to exchange really well-thought out thoughts on politics. We were 180 degrees opposite on almost every issue. But we never once had a negative or hostile word for each other. Nothing but respect. We are both proud of our country and our heritage, and when it comes right down to it, we'd both defend each other to the hilt.

Anyway, let's get back to more high level intellectual conversations such as what we're listening to right now on our ipod, or who can chug more cartons of chocolate milk without puking, or who has gotten to level 69 on the newest video game, or who has ever been caught by their parents holding up a Playboy with just one hand......

Have a great weekend.
Onward!