Good evening, STELLIOT!
 
Re: Leafing.  I'm all for playing in the mud.  I am a bit worried that
it's probably going to take at least another two weeks to remove "leaf
material" from my ears, though.  Mud has potential for easier clean-up.
Anyhow, I really enjoyed this.
 
Re: Jon Eaton.  Let me just say that I think that Jon is a great -- if
loud Indians' fan -- guy.
 
Re: Auction.  I don't know exactly how we want to do this.  But,
informally, I am announcing that at the auction I shall be presenting
one free ticket (value of $12.00) to the world-class St. Paul Chamber
Orchestra with pianist Emanuel Ax.  This, like all of our concerts,
promises to be an incredible one.  On the down side, the person who gets
the ticket will be sitting next to me, but, well, sorry.
 
Re: Ballet.  On the previous note (how clever I am; maybe not), get your
tickets for the Kirov Ballet on Wednesday.  There are still lots of very
good seats available for this once in a lifetime experience.
 
All of my undying love and affection goes out to all of my favorite
Stelliot members, which would be all of you,
Nathan DeDino