What to write?  Been sitting here for 20 minutes, not knowing what I wanted to share.  Maybe I just need to start.

I visited with Ed one time.  It was at the NFMS in Louisville.  He was as humble in person, as his words have been on NAT.  We only visited about 5 minutes.  Sure wish it could have been longer.  

I started out my day today, like I do a lot of Saturday mornings.  Getting a pot of coffee ready to enjoy, while I watch the U.S. Farm Report.  I was all set.... had my cup of coffee ready, turned on the t.v., but inexplicably.... the show is not on.  For some reason, a different show is on.  The info guide says the U.S. Farm Report should be on, but it's not.  

No U.S. Farm Report.... I might as well check out NAT.   First post I see is about Ed' death.  I almost started crying.  No crying though, just a tear or two.  Hard to believe... I only talked with Ed for 5 minutes... and the news of his death makes me emotional. 

It almost seems appropriate now, that the U.S. Farm Report wasn't on when it should have been.  To me, it's sort of a tribute to Ed.  I suppose that sounds crazy.  But in a weird way... it makes sense to me.

"Rest in peace my friend.  We will miss you.  We know you're in a far better place.  But we will miss you."

gordon