I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who was able to make it to the 3rd annual open fields. I just wish for a couple of things; one, that we had better weather and, two, that I had more time to visit with everyone. I always end up after the event feeling like I've slighted some. As an unannounced surprise, a TV crew was there filming a special for FoodTV. Ought to be interesting to see what makes it onto the film. Probably more interesting to see what makes it to the cutting room floor! ;-) I promise to be a little more organized for this thing next year. I'll have a circus tent (so there will be a dry spot or some shade) and I'll get some port-o-lets for those calls of nature ;-) As a down payment on that promise to be a little more organized, here is the first notice for "Open Fields 2001, A Space Podessy" (thanks Jeff). Mark your calendars for October 6 & 7, 2001. Maybe with enough notice we can get Rael, Doug Irvine, or Tony Flynn to show ;-) I'd like to be able to thank everyone that showed individually, but if I try I know I'll forget at least one. Hope to see all of you again next year! -Jim C Mild to Wild