Bernard Barber,Ph.D. wrote: > Dear George and Fellow List Members, > > Not even those members from Texas or even Wisconsin engage in blatant > bragging as you New England types, not only do you have an exceptional, and > all around nice person, speaking at your meeting, but then you tell us of > the wonderful menu and the exceptional reasonable cost, worth an air flight > from all other parts of the world. > > Well old "Buddy", Kathrynne will be with us in February of 2000, and our > meal will be rare Arizona Barbecued Rattlesnake meat. This is such a rarity > that we do not serve the whole item, just a small amount to all. We also > make sure every one gets a copy of Arizona Highways and a State Map to > lakes, mountains, deserts, caves, along with hiking trails to fresh water > Trout and Bass fishing spots, We will sometimes mention the Grand Canyon, > the Badlands, and Canyon de Chelly. Our Western traditions tend to be quiet > and reserved. > > In conclusion, we also encourage backwards horse riding. > > So DEAR SIR, we will not stand idly by as you tell us of Holden, Concord, > Massachusetts, and LOBSTER. We tolerate temptation, and I have a lot more > to say, after I contact America West Airlines. > You shouldn't gloat about this. I am willing to eat fat free and/or sugar free, meaning taste free 'Canard a l'orange' just to be there too; are you? But I'll bide my time because I know it will come. Bon appetit! Michel