Here's the scoop on Digger's painting being commissioned as a gift from Forum members to Bill & Nancy Younger.

This will be presented at the Reunion, but is from all Forum Members - Wackos and Newbies - not just from those attending the Reunion.

I've talked Digger into accepting some compensation for his talents, time and materials for this gift which is really from all of us.

When the painting is completed, you'll see an image of it here and you all will have an opportunity to make a donation towards the painting and its framing.

For a suggested donation of $20, you will receive an 8x10 photoprint of the painting. Paul Brady will be shooting a high quality digital image and generating top quality prints from the original. Digger will sign and number these prints and ship them to the donors.

After paying for the framing, shipping of the painting back and forth, printing of the images by Paul and postage & handling of the prints to donors, we'll arrange for Digger to receive a nice gift certificate from his art supply provider of choice from which he can buy something.

Hang on to your money until we have Digger's image and we'll tell you the address to which to send your donation.

If $20 is too much, your donation of any amount will be welcome. Prints will be sent to donors of $20, however.

All donors will be recognized in the card that will accompany the painting when presented to the Youngers.

[This message has been edited by JChidester (edited 01-26-2001).]