Thanks, Larry. I didn't walk for my Bachelor's degree as they only had the ceremony in the Spring and Fall, and I graduated in the Winter. I DID have a commissioning ceremony, though. That was cool. I only walked in this one because the Navy said I had to, and since they were footing the bill...well, I had to. My Mom thought it was cool. Congratulate your daughter for me. It's a big accomplishment!

As far as edumikashun goes, it has only made my life more complicated, to be honest. There are things I wish I didn't know...

John, I'll give you a ring when I get down South. I look forward to connecting and maybe making a trail run or two. I've got some things I'd like to talk to you about, too.

Eddy, I got a little funny feeling the other night. It was a good one! I'd post some details about the thesis I wrote, but the State Dept. poo-poo'd on that and made it FOUO. Meh...it's all good, I guess. Less chance to show off my inferior level of understanding.

Thanks again, folks, it's been a fun ride in a Math-nerdy kind of way. I liked it!