Hi All,

For those who have been long term Earthwaves readers, this will be a little trip into the past and for the newbee's, I hope you'll find this remembrance interesting.

Some four plus years ago there was a group of individuals who posted here on a regular basis and none of them were scientists, but fun prevailed and earthquake watching was an adventure every week. Long gone are the days when Dennis Gentry used some kind of home brew equipment and reported possible quakes by using bands and assigning magnitudes by the distance from his place to the quake. He was frequently right, and we all gave him credit for his attempts to do something with these instruments. Not to mention, he really was bright and very well read. Any contributions he made were always appreciated.

Then came the field reports from Daniel J. Karnes. Road kill was a big issue as well as a discovery of a previously unknown geyser suddenly making its appearance. He was a terrific field reporter and made life fun and interesting.

How about Dyan from Gilroy, she was amazing. She had a great sense of humor, and yet she was quite intense and very serious when hot on the trail in earthquake country looking for seismometers hidden from the public eye. I'm sure some of those from the "green machine" will remember her quite well.

However, from the ear tone sensitive camp, there is hardly anyone who can claim more successes than our own occasional visitor Mary/Maya. This lady is so gifted and has spent probably no less than 20 years listening to the sounds the Earth delivers prior to earthquakes. I really enjoyed her description of a wine glass sound for the Pinnacles. I've only heard it once, but I knew what it was because of her.

How about our Don from Hollister, our long time poster and one who delivered at least 200 predictions over time and has done quite well for himself, yet remains humble. He always answers peoples questions after spending time seeking out the answers and believe me when I tell you, it might take hours for him to get it, or go out and ask a reliable source for the information, but he would always get the answer. However, honestly, most of the time few paid him a proper thank you for his efforts.

Our board moderator, our mistress of ceremonies here Canie, deserves a round of applause as well. From the beginning she has made some very valuable contributions and though difficult, keeps this zoo together.

As for me, I have to say I've had an education of a lifetime and a terrific time securing it. From field exploration to the human explorations, there is nothing I have enjoyed more.

However, the point I wish to make is that none of the people who were here from the past who are mentioned above are scientists, have any credentials or made any claims that they were something more than they were or are. They are caring people who have shared an ideal. In time, the ideal has evolved to include accredited people who have rounded out our educations and taught us some basic principles and disciplines. Adding those to what we already had I think is an achievement we never expected.

Thank you one and all for making Earthwaves an interesting and informative place to visit, learn and enjoy the company of our companions on the Internet. I hope in the years ahead we will for the most part, still be here and will have moved into a positive evolution we have no way to foresee at this time.

Cheers!

Petra