John W. wrote:

> What's important is not who starts the thread, but how long we can keep
> it alive. It's a team effort.

Well, it looks like this one is going to keep running at least until the
13th.
I hope "ifignow" stays in touch after he returns to the safety of his home
country, and I hope he lets us see his write-up of his stay in Japan.

-- 
Dave Fossett
Saitama, Japan