[Capt Jack]

Compared to most, I'm quite new here. None the less I must express my heartfelt thanks for making me feel welcome and allowing me to be a part of your obviously very tight knit community of thoughtful, intelligent, oft opinionated yet always open minded group of folk Ive rarely encountered anywhere, virtual or otherwise.

I think I do indeed have many things to be thankful for. I admittedly dont always see them or appreciate them for what blessings they truly are and with luck will continue to be.

While I surely could have done without a great many parts of my recent past and will undoubtedly feel the same about some of my future (such is life), I must humbly bow down and give thanks for those and to those who despite having no real reason to do so, have helped me through some of the roughest patches of life I've had in many a year without asking for anything at all in return.

Their generosity and kindness seemingly know no bounds and unbelieveably have no price. Words alone cannot and could not ever reflect the gratitude and eternal gratefulness I hold for those who have seen me through the personal $H!t-storm of the last couple of years asking only my friendship in return.

To all the members of LoT Ive had the great fortune of interacting with in some way, even just as far as reading your words...I give thanks for the opportunity to be a small part of you all in some way.

Peace and prosperity to you all

- Capt Jack