[Janice D. Soderling]

Don't worry, lads, there will come a day when you won't want to let on about your age because editors will think you are over the hill.

Maybe it is best to be dead. No, I take that back.

Anyhoo Quincy and Jehanne, it has been a lovely party--every day of it. You and the rest of the crew done yourselves proud. Thanks a bushel for wonderful discussions.

[Rose Kelleher]

The grass is always greener. I have trouble seeing youth as anything but an asset - but then one's line of work may have something to do with it. Programmers are used to being outdone by youngsters who are naturally quicker to adapt. In academia you have tenure; when you're a contractor, you're only as good as your last project.

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Anyway. What Janice said about you all having done a great job. Thank you.