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<DIV>However give 1) that I don't <BR>know how Scott has progressed; and 2) the
concerns others expressed <BR>about confidentiality I will not comment other
than he should still be
<BR>hiking.<BR>**************************************************************************</DIV>
<DIV>John you and I go back a few years by now so know that I am not "attacking"
you or anyone as far as that goes; but please tell me it has not come to
this!!! :(</DIV>
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<DIV>are we there yet</DIV></BODY></HTML>