Thanks for the well wishes. I,too, wish everyone a peace-filled Christmas and the very best in 2013! Linda and I are not only blessed with a truly wonderful family, but so fortunate to remain friends with so many of our former shipmates and their families - all over the U.S.
We have had the good fortune to visit many of you over the years, e-mail many on a fairly regular basis, and ALWAYS look forward to your Christmas cards! That means you have not yet "faded out".....