Life has a way of dictating our ways, most often when we'd like it to be different.
Tony, you have worked hard on this dinner, as always, and made it a great one. More than anything, it is because I appreciate your hard work, that it is sorely disappointing to Pat and me that we cannot come this time.
I have missed seeing the BACC community, and had hope to make this dinner. Maybe next time!
Enjoy yourselves and have a great time. I'll look for a word-by-word of Gary Patterson's speech and answers to your questions!
All the best folks,