Paul is being nice. It wasn't just the marathon announcements; during the times when I was secretary, it was also the minutes! Having them in the newsletter in a timely fashion did seem to make me look responsible! aj Paul Dickson wrote: > On Sun, 12 May 2002 00:49:51 -0700, Peggy Kain wrote: > > > AJ can probably attest to the fact as prior newsletter editor, I have > kicked him into gear over many years to get the announcements out for the > Messier marathon well prior to the last minute. > > > -Paul