Greetings from So. CA, and this year, it truly was an adventure...Gecko Gary's and d'Oni decided to take down the barrier between our two booths and create a little theme. They had the backyard and we had the gourmet dining room theme. Imagine the shock when our dear friend was rushed off. Thankfully, he is fine and taught us all a lesson about working way too hard! I am glad that Chip is fine too, since he is one of the most loveable guys in our industry. Jim, Curt and Suzy, it was a pleasure meeting you (though I feel like I've known you for years!). It was also a pleasure getting a chance to sit down and talk with Dave, from Dave's Insanity, my favorite CaJohn and the guys from Blairs and Original Juans. I have always said the people in our industry, including us chile heads, are what makes it the best industry to be in. I think by the end of the show we were all slap happy (did I mention I had a broken foot) and all a little overwhelmed by the by the excitement -- but all in all, it was a good show for us the evil corporate types. Be well, all, Janis M. Dalessandro d'Oni Enterprises