Bob,

After having the pleasure of spendin....... ahm let me start over.

After spending a day with you on the river and observing how you handled things as they presented themselves (myself and other smaller situations) and having been around this board for a while, and observed your and fishgals demeanor and( it seems to me) well thought out decisions as to handling problems as they presented themselves, I am more than convinced that your decision as to the auction was the right thing to do!

I am flattered that you took the time to inform all of us about it and I for one, know it was the right one.

I would be very comfortable adding my signature to it just as it is written. I am aware you are not looking for nor do you need my support in this matter but I think your actions have added another layer of integrity to this enterprise. (Bob's Piscatorial Pursuits)

Thank you!

herm