Acknowledgements

I wanted to take a few keystrokes to thank those who have helped me out, added a section, inspired me or were just there for me when I needed someone.

The first and most important person that I can possibly thank is mom. From a very early age she inspired me to think and then to do. She also told me how to make do with what I have - a skill that I have come to master in recent years.

I want to thank my family for being supportive in whatever endeavour I take on - even this one. They may not always understand me and are often times left shaking their head in wonder (good and bad!), but I know that when I need a sounding board, a helping hand, a shoulder, or a kick in the ass, I can always count on them. Thanks guys.

Melanie. Thank you for all of your dedication and support to the site through the years - especially the boards. You have brought some great people on and our site and our lives are enriched because of it.

To my pets who always remind me that I am still just a human. Especially to Mechu, my obese tabby. He is so perceptive that he knows what I am feeling and is always there to make me feel better or to celebrate a great day.

A HUGE thank you goes out to the community on the message boards. You guys have kept me sharp, laughing, learning and growing. You make sure that my ducks are in a row and that I am not missing the obvious or stating the absurd. Thanks for that!

Lastly, thank you. You have provided me hours of entertainment through your e-mails and signings in my guestbook. ALL of you. Don't ever stop. You make it all worth while!

A NEW THANK YOU (12/25/05). Jamie... what can I say? You have the weirdest ability to get me to look at shit from another perspective. I might not be convinced by all that you show me but you are opening my eyes and my mind to things that I flat-out rejected at earlier points in my life. As someone who likes to think himself a seeker of sorts, differing viewpoints and perspectives allow me to more fully examine the world around me. I am forever in your debt for the way you have reached me and allowed me to see through your eyes. You are amazing and I am looking forward to seeing through your eyes for many, many years to come.

Cygnus