Just wanted to welcome all the lurkers and new folks on this list. I like reading all your posts. After all these years we're coming out of the woodwork or waking up like Rumpelstiltskin. It was so cool to see Pete Ashdown's post after not seeing him post much of anything for what seemed to me like years and years. I've been (lurking) on this list for at least 10 years and I've always found it a huge refuge for die-hard, true blue, pure, unadulterated Police fans! I recently posted on the Sting.com board and immediately felt the hostility, obsession, desperation and general soap opera cattyness. This place is like a calm oasis in comparison! I want to personally thank you Pete for managing it all this time. If I see you on a Police tour I will most certainly buy you a beer. I've met so many great people in the flesh through this list. While I was visiting Vancouver last week, Ross and I were speculating if Mr. Ashdown was still with us. I come back home and there is confirmation - Halleluja!! I hope lots of people on this list make plans to meet up with each other if/when the tour happens. It's all about shared experiences. The Police have and surely will continue to kick ass! Cheers, Chris