I am writing on behalf of my mother, Gayle Bach-Watson.

My Mom has been quite ill going on three weeks now.
I have just downloaded her e-mail, and there are over
2000 messages. I have scanned through them and see a
number of requests and messages from people on this
list serve and also from MOS.

My Mom will be back on line as soon as she is able. Those of
you who sent requests for information, offers of donations,
and other messages -- she'll get to them as soon as she is able.

A second issue,

My sister and I are throwing a "We Think She's Nifty, and She's Turning 
Fifty"
party. It will be November 18th at 7:00 p.m. It will be held at Glade United
Church of Christ, 21 Fulton Avenue, Walkersville, MD 301-845-6775

Please RSVP to myself at 410-616-4622 or to Alexandra Watson at
301-831-3874. Mom knows about this party so don't worry about
spoiling a surprise.

Sincerely,
Jessica Watson