[From Bill Powers (2006.07.29.1520 MDT)]
Fred Nickols (2006.07.29.16:53 EDT) -- and others --
I didn't intend for that post to Rick to go to CSGnet, but
considering the replies it generated, I'm not sorry for the mistake.
I truly have a lot of friends out there, whether we've met face to
face or not.
Here are some attachments to celebrate with me (both short speeches
were well received, with the one in Chinese getting a few gasps at
first and then applause after every sentence. I read only the Chinese
part, the pinyin version. Francisca coached me). Mary is the one I
really wanted to dazzle, but you-all mean much to me, too.
Best,
Bill P
ChineseSpeech.doc (10.5 KB)
OpeningRemarks.doc (10.5 KB)