Moderators announcement

Hi All,

Happy Holidays.

I trust those of you, like me, who've been going nuts playing "santa's elf", or
otherwise serving the public's jewelry needs, now get a well deserved rest and
holiday. Judging by the low volume of messages this last week, I'd guess I'm
not the only one of you who's been too busy for the internet...

I'll be taking a few days away from the newsgroup. Moderation service will
likely be resumed friday evening (Seattle time).

May you all have happy and safe holidays.

Peter Rowe
moderator