I'm in the same boat as Art. I am also still alive.

OK. I admit that I haven't been posting in a while. Since last August I have retired (for a second time) and had my gastric bypass surgery. Have lost 70 lbs. and feel great. I play twice a day as a crossing guard at a local elementary school (which I enjoy much more than being a security director at a college even though it pays nothing).

Don't change a thing John, and I'll be happy to donate as well to help keep it going. I have had to slow down my collecting as I have simply run out of room. If I can't display it, why buy it? I now limit myself to west coast and Michigan lights. I have bought a few AB's that were Coast Guard related, but can't see buying balloons. I always wish the Youngers the best with their products, but only buy those of interest to me.

Rich