Linda, you're one of my favorite message board buddies, and your comprehensive expertise on the Civil War in central Arkansas has helped me immensely. I'd like to echo your sentiments about the Arkansas board and all the wonderful people who post here. I once told Jim that if we could somehow corral all of you in a room for a few weeks, we could write THE definitive history of the Civil War in Arkansas. Cheryl and I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May God bless you all.

And to Jim Martin, who I am privileged to call a friend and colleague, the sacrifices in time and money you've made in maintaining the Civil War message boards are appreciated more than you know. As one of Uncle Sam's impoverished retirees, I'm not able to help support your boards financially the way I'd like, and you deserve, but in every other way I am one of your strongest supporters. You've provided a way for me to share my decades of research with everyone in a way I could never have dreamed of just a few years ago. I am deeply grateful to you for that.

You're one of the good guys, Jim. May all the blessings of Christmas be bestowed upon you and your family.