Dear Francis Poon,

I'm sure I speak on behalf of all of us when I say how fond of you we all
are (even if we don't always admit it). Where would this news group be
without you? You always have something to say on every topic and although it
can be controversial it is always worth reading. You put so much energy in
to the group. I vote we make you patron saint of this news group, or our
"mascot" if the membership prefer.

A very merry christmas to you dear Francis.

R