Cathryn,

I came across Hudnut maybe 4 years ago and I was really impressed with his personal web page. He was one of the few who cared to share his field interests with the public and some education there as well. He's not some ego centric, ivory tower personality, but a nice normal caring person.

Of course, what do I know. I don't work with him, I don't see him on a regular basis, so I suppose he might not be what I think he is at all. But if not, don't let anyone spoil those good thoughts and tell me otherwise.

He reminds me of Stefan Weimar. He's pretty ordinary too, but in an extraordinary way. He's quite brilliant, level headed and even though he comes from Switzerland, I don't think he ever entertained owning a stallion to ride around the castle on. There's one other from that place that has reminded me, after 20 years of making a living on a USA payroll that he now resides in EUROPE. I wonder if that place is known for devastating earthquakes....LOL Of course, one good lightning bolt would do.

Oh gosh, you bring the worst out in me.

Petra