I’m Somebody 
…just received this from the Home Orchard Society:
Hi Viron,
The Board of Directors of Home Orchard Society voted unanimously to give you a life membership in H.O.S. All the work you do for the organization is sincerely appreciated, and we seldom get to tell you. So --- Thank you. This life membership is a token of our appreciation.
Joanie Cooper
President
Home Orchard Society
My response:
Joanie, I'm honored! Thank you... nearly tears me up. Our organization represents the best of humanity, and as I also strive to steer American's toward a better political future, it's beyond refreshing to contribute to an organization already based on the best. It remains a privilege to participate and an honor to share my adventures in orcharding with others. Please thank our Board... and thank you - I know I'm running with the best!
…just had to share … gosh, a young guy once showing up to HOS picnics on a motorcycle with a bag of cheeseburgers -- to a guy older than our (US) President feeling it’s his turn to give back… As this Forum appears to have taken off, it’s also a privilege to sit back and enjoy the adventures and advice of others – thanks all, Viron
You completely deserved it. Some of the board members are not online, and so had no idea about how much work you do to help the online community. I think they were familiar with you from the scion exchange etc.
And thanks for all the great advice you've given all of us over the years.
John S
PDX OR
Thanks, and you're all welcome (you, too Marsha)! 
I was thinking about all the Pome News issues I’ve saved … twenty plus years - and though they’re slightly scattered, I know I’ve never thrown one away. Now if I can accumulate ‘that many’ more – I’ll be doing fine! …and for free 
Hey – I’m still excited …now I’ve a couple HOS hats… how’s one go about snagging one of those slick green jackets.. Twenty more years 
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