I want to take the time to post a fast comment here regarding this topic. And Paul, I am still here... I just had to be able to find the time to compose something because taking care of the moderator transition was more important than explaining things, since the CHANGE was contingent on a few other things, as opposed to my sitting down and banging out an explanation; things had to fall into place first before the next step could happen.

As far as the name change goes, I had done that some weeks back in an attempt to come up with something that was "in your face" regarding the purpose/vision of the tribe. I noticed that I was receiving many requests for membership from people who were obviously thinking they had struck a "pot of gold" when it came to, shall we say, fulfilling certain *specific* needs --- and these were not along the lines of the intent of the tribe; I don't need to spell it out, but you can fill in the blanks and probably hit the target dead on.

As of next month, I will have been on this site for 4 years and I've seen it go through numerous ups and downs, and I feel it is time for me to move on to the next phase.... This has been a long time coming and it was a hard decision as I had some good times while hanging out here, but all things eventually come to an end. And it's not only this site, but many others, as well. Besides, the weather is about to improve and there are better things to do than sit in front of a computer ;)

I knew that Travis would be able to continue to keep the mission going and would be a great person to take over the reins, so I gladly handed them over to him. He is right, the transition was rather sudden, but I am glad that he accepted and understood.

I hope that you guys continue to enjoy hanging out here -- and it has been great. Thanks for allowing me to interact with you.

Ok, i will. but do feel free to come to my Herbal Medicine II tribe, you can ask what you need, and i am there to make everyone civil. however, it is not needed there, you will be treated with respect. But i will cross post and article on Reishi mushrooms that i think it would avail many of us. I know that it has helped me with my t cells very nicely, and it has no known interaction with the aids drugs.

Sorry i have been a bit lax guys, one of the tribes i mod is fighting constantly, so i have been very busy with that and my work. I will get on some new posts soon, but i want to encourage everyone to keep posting too, the conversation and info here with you guys is priceless.