Date:         Mon, 31 Dec 2001 08:37:38 -0600
Reply-To:     Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM>
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From:         Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Hi... my name's Stephen and I'm a Van addict
Comments: To: Stephen Steele <steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <200112300903.fBU93CU22785@mail.horizonview.net>
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>Following Hans' road side attack...
>She calmly loaded the baby, his gear, our gear and valuables into her
>sister's car after calling for a ride.
>Once back at her sister's house...
>She understood when Bob and I suited up to go do the post attack analysis
in
>the cold and wind. Chest thumping, tire kicking, spitting and all.
>She never questioned that I will fix whatever is wrong with Hans... "Even
if
>you are going to get him a new home, you have to fix him first."
>She knows I'll take a vacation day to return the rental F**d, pick Hans up
>and bring him home.
>She has not even brought up the cost of the rental for 5 days or the truck
>and trailer expense... she knows me... and she knows I am a Van addict!
>She won't really begrudge the time I will take to get him back on the road.
>She's the perfect wife for a Van addict...
>and I have her and I won't share!

Stephen,

My deepest condolences on your recent loss.  Please, however, pass my
sympathies and accolades to your wife.  I am very impressed and touched by
her support of your addictions.

Chris.