We've got some really terrific friends. Two couples have been close to us for over 30 years ... our kids grew up together ... and even when work had us living 70-miles apart temporarily ... we stayed in contact and get together several times a year. We're still separated by 10-15 miles but the friendship continues.

One of the couples husbands died three years ago and we still include the wife in everything. The wives have lunch every month, and holidays are still spent together. It's been great.

We've also got a number of friends that we see practically every day. People that we see when we do volunteer work, or at church, or just neighbors. Once a week I still go back into work to have breakfast with people I used to work with and felt close to. It's great staying in touch.

For us, friends are important. What I like about Pixies is that while I've never have gotten to shake your hands or anything ... you all feel very much like these friends I've described.

Gosh, I think I'm getting mushy. Sorry, but you are good people.