He emailed me awhile ago...... a year? And I forwarded something for him. Might be longer, my life has been through a meat chopper last few years so I am not sure exactly. But he was definitely alive and well. I bet he was a great host. Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: Sandy Olson To: ChileHeads Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 9:21 PM <Big Tom may still be moderating the list. Last I heard he couldn't post. He did contact me once about it. Tom... email me if you are still around! Linda> Big Tom and his wife, Cindy, hosted the Midwest Hotluck in Des Moines about three years ago. We had a great time! He said then he wasn't able to post for some reason even though he had tried all the suggestions. But...I never heard from him again and don't think he responded to a couple of private emails. I must have frightened him with my moderate ways LOL!!! They were great hosts and the food was awesome including lots of Jim C.'s products, graciously donated. No bread, however! SandyO CH #1146 Grand Poobah of the Moderate Corps