RE: Planetary defenses

You wrote: 

>The thing I like about the GZG list is people speak their minds, and 
>often apologize if they come off abrasive without meaning to. And 
>even the characters (Mikko, John A, etc.) have a certain flair and 
>panache. And even those I differ with I think I kind of like. Can't 
>wait to meat more of the crew in person (a long term project). 

I've got panache?  Gee, that's the nicest thing anyone's said to me 
over e-mail in a looong time.  I'm flattered.  I'm buying if you're 
even in the DC Metro area.  Monday nights would be ideal.  :)

John "Panache is my middle name" Atkinson