Duncan called me today. it has been a long time since I have talked with him, and it was good to hear him speak for himself rather than getting second hand news from people who may or may not have actual contact with him. it totally made the stress of packing up for nationals melt away. I feel as though a weight has been lifted. Now I am torn between excitement about Houghton and the excitement of having Duncan back on the team (or at least "in the loop" as bill says)