Hi phaetondriver, I too am shocked at you perception of the Newell crowd. I am also part of the informal rally. I profusely apologize if you did not get the courtesy of a response from any of our gang. I am sorry that you chose to post a desultory comment after you left. All of us would have welcomed the chance to meet you and your family. Most of us have spent the week helping each other with various issues. We would have gladly helped you also. Clarke is kind, well worded, and diplomatic. Me, not so much. You chose to call us out on a public forum, but after you left. You posted comments about what we were thinking and why we snubbed you. That is an amazing talent to know what other people are thinking. Please just react to the facts that you posted. You attempted to speak with five of the 70 or so folks at the rally, and they did not respond. I am sorry that happened. I have no recollection of you approaching any of the picnic table gatherings and introducing yourself. Thanks to FMCA I have your plate number. As we complete our tour of the west I will look for you in every park and try to reach out and make your friendship
