[Fred Mertz]

BTW, Ann has graciously accepted the D.C. Chapter's invitation to attend a book party in her honor.

Somehow in all the hustle and bustle I missed this Crossfire FReep. Thanks for the descriptive report and happy to read that you got some face time on CNN.

Way to go Kristinn! TLBSHOW is green with envy I think.

[kristinn]

Thanks, guys. Next time you're in D.C. I'll let you watch the tape. I've already looked at it a dozen times and it just keeps getting better (just kidding.....really)