Nice one, Ken. I don't think anyone's being carried away. The sheer communal pleasure at the prospect of a reunion of this type is bound to generate some excited anticipation. It's tremendous to reflect on the way this group has built up so solidly under Susan's tutelage since (I think) April 2000. Much valuable information has been interchanged between correspondents and it is a daily joy to read the latest batch of messages. Even during a lull, there is a confident assurance that someone is out there thinking along the same lines. I am already 62. On 13 June 2009, I shall be as excited as ever. I said the options are running out. That is, of course, a joak. I, mean options in terms of birthday preferences. Getting to 20 is GREAT, whilst 21 is a bonus. The fearful age is 30. For many men, that's baldness and a paunch, at least. In my case it was the reverse: I had to grow a beard to give my head space for the hair to continue bushing out. It still grows. Forty was OK. Just that. Fifty was a turning point - sixty was a milestone. 70 has to be the big one and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate my beingness. I look on my fellow listers as the Palatine Liberation Front - finally making headway where for years we have met absolute firewalls of ignorance. (What Pallingtines?) To be fair - although I thank God for its existence - the IPA has not even acknowledged my existence as a member - apart from one journal and a forthcoming event flyer (for 1999). I have seen nothing about a big Reunion. On numerous occasions I have openly offered my services - much more time is available after 60. I have had no response. Within the bounds of my limited skills and competence, I AM WILLING TO TACKLE ANY TASK THAT MIGHT BE OFFERED. I will lick envelopes, type and file, transcribe and research. I will walk miles to help anyone. I am here for the asking. I am not an organizer; but, in the true Rhinesider tradition, I am a dedicated worker - like my ancestors, a committed servant. Use me, man. ..... Well, I don't know where that all came from, but I needed to get it off my chest. Sorry if I've trodden on toes (I might even need your advice when I go to Limerick in early September). As excited as ever. (Just "bouncing off ideas"). Terry