[KHester]

Thanks for the kind words

Hey we're ready to go on tour with him. Gordon liked the t-shirts. We had many questions about where the t-shirt booth was. At every concert I've been to people are disappointed looking for the usual cd's etc. I know a long time ago decisions were made about merchandising. I know that is a big hassle for acts, the setup. teardown, extra staff and missing merchandise, although with Gord's crowd the missing merchandise shouldn't be a problem.

At least Gordon does some stage patter now, although at the Davenport concert a lot of what he said was difficult to hear as he was away from the mike. The first time I saw him in Rockford Illinois in 1982, I don't recall him saying much more than thank you at the end of the show. I think most people here will say that Gordon has gotten more at ease on stage as he has gotten older. I think there is more of a two-way lovefest going on at his concerts. When you get a chance to meet Gordon, it's amazing how humble and unassuming he is. Gordon always says "We love the work" and we as fans are blessed and grateful they do.