Anyone off to VCF-UK

MOST hobbies, especially sex toys, are more fun with somebody else. But computers can be enjoyed in quiet isolation. When this thread started, Tony very politely bowed out of going with an excuse ("mostly financial"). We (I) were insensitive, and called him on his excuse, with offers to handle the financial aspects. He did NOT gratuitously insult those involved. We PUSHED Tony to reveal his "real reasons", and eventually he did. Now some people are grievously offended by why he feels that it would be better not to go. That was due to MY insensitivity, NOT Tony's manners. If you feel that Tony's "social graces" are inadequate, then don't go have pizza and beer with him! Personally, there is nobody on this list that I wouldn't be willing to have pizza and beer with, but there are probably many who wouldn't want to associate suchly with me. Think of it as also being figurative. I enjoy talking to everybody here. We may call each other on any mistakes made (Hi, Dan!), but we still like each other. I won't be going to VCF-UK, and have even had to miss LOCAL VCFs! But, find each other and have a pint. Because I'm not going to be there, I am not offering to buy. (Prices have probably gone up since the days of "A pint's a pound, the world around") Even if I were to start actively giving all of this crap away, there would still be a lot left when I die. Rather than risk a Maslin, I've asked my executioner (and I intend to add it as a codicil) to make every effort to get hold of this list, Sellam, and Tony to "get rid of all that useless obsolete crap" (her words). She would be willing to mail the Tessina to Tony, but if he wants the Epson QX10 (I need to confirm where it is) or the Linhof, then he will have to get actively involved in the shipping. Now, maybe THAT will get Tony out of the house :-), but I won't live to see it. -- Grumpy Ol' Fred cisin at xenosoft.com