You guys are too kind! Thank you very much for inviting me to the meet up. I had a ball and I encourage anyone on the board to participate in any meet you can attend. The internet is wonderful in it's ability to share photos of our work and make connections across continents. But to be able to meet people in person, press the flesh, hear words spoken not having to guess at the intonation and connect a person to an avatar cannot be denied. It completes the circle.
Oh , and souschefdude, feel free to play with my toys before sending them home. A quick strop should make short work of that beard and hopefully do it in style! The beard will grow
back but ( hopefully) the blades will be gone . Go for it.
Again , thanks to all who attended and were so gracious.