Hello all!

I'd found the "family" late in the spring of 2007 and was really getting to enjoy the discussions. (I hadn't taken part in any of the chats because, frankly, I don't watch my Chans that often - more by design than lack of interest, I assure you: this way, each film tends to remain "fresh" for me and as special as these movies deserve rach time I watch 'em).

Then, life happened in early fall, 2007 - couple of moves invloving jobs, a computer crash and I'd lost the link here.

(Yeah, I hadn't even thought of using Google before - that's about how backwoods I am on the internet )

So, to make a long story short, after a HECTIC year, I'm back, situated, settled in, at ease and ready to be a productive member of the board here. (The only exception being I'll miss the chats due to working swingshift)

BUT, I'll be around the rest of the time - well, except for this weekend - a rare 3 day weekend in which, thanks to all the free time I've cleared, I'll be completely immersed in anything and everything Charlie Chan: From "The Black Camel" to "Sky Dragon" and everything inbetween - non-stop. It's been over a year since I've had time to dig 'em up, now I'm diving in head first for a slew of "fresh" Chan.

First, I'l grab a nicotine fix, then, even at this wee hour, I'm into "The Black Camel".

Dear SwingMan,

Welcome "home"! Hopefully, this next year will offer a very welcome respite from the "fast lane" that you have been experiencing. Although your working hours may not allow you to join us for our Weekly Chats, it will be a treat for all of us to read your posts here.

As it appears that you have Monday off, please drop by out Chat that evening if you have a few moments. I am sure that everyone will be very please to see you again.

Take care, and, again, WELCOME BACK!

Sincerely,
Rush Glick

Sorry, Rush - I'll be working. My schedule is flexible during the rest of the week (especially Thursdays), but Monday nights (start work at 5 p.m. MST) are unbudgable.

However, on the "marathon" front, I'm currently in the middle of "Charlie Chan at the Racetrack" - the monkey just gave away the switch of Avalanche & Gallant Lad.....

My apologies. My initial reply seemed pretty curt.

Thanks for the welcome back, Rush. I may not post as much as others thanks to my relatively rudimentary knowledge of Charlie and the film industry in general during the Depression and wartime, but I can say I'll be vastly more dependable with insights and questions - as well as sharing thoughts.

Boy, I've missed out on a LOT.....