Wanger

Well said, Aldrin. Though I was only part of the trip for E.L.V.I.S., it was definitely a great experience. It brought all of us together from all over. People who, if it weren't for cigars I never would have met. Through that experience, I got to know several of you a lot better, or even at all. I know that I have made some friends for life as a result of that trip, and hope that we will all be able to hang out again on many occasions throughout the years and celebrate birthdays, weddings, the birth of children, and graduations together. For me, the most poignant moments of E.L.V.I.S. happened that last night in Vegas. There wasn't any rowdyness or longing to go out and party hard. We just wanted to hang out and enjoy each other's company and tell stories. I was savoring the moments and honestly was not looking forward to the end and going home.

All I can say is that I look forward to future herfs and trips to wherever in the coutry and meeting up with people I've met and people I've only chatted with here. This truly is like a family.