Hi All,

This morning I had an appointment downtown and I had about a half hour of time before the appointment and I was wondering what to do with myself. So I went somewhere that had special meaning to me. I took a walk on the Petaluma River Walking Bridge. Five years ago I decorated this bridge with lights. On that star studded warm evening in August the Mayor of Petaluma and I stood together and turned the switch and in an instant a place that knew only limited light, became enriched in beautiful lighting in an arch across the spanse on both sides.

This morning in the glow of beautiful warm light from the Sun I stood there and watched the still river. The Suns rays reflected across the water and I wondered how it was that 13+ years ago I was brought here and so much has happened during that time. It made me realize how little I know and how much more I have to learn. My life has been touched by so many here in Petaluma and from all parts of the globe these days from the contacts I've had on the computer and some I've met in seismology who still keep in touch.

Today before me I have only one goal. To find out when the next earthquake is coming repeatedly. There is an answer to this problem and through the work that is being done here and inside the halls of science and out in the field, the answer lies. Everyone here seems to have a special talent, skill or ability. Somehow we need to draw from that bank of skills and abilities and pull it together and find this earthquake prediction resolution. Until we do, out there, in here, somewhere, people are going to keep perishing until we do. I say, Lets Pull It Together. Work on it and keep trying until we find the answer. Let us find that common bond that hold us together, in common interest and make this thing work. Somewhere, someone needs this answer and better sooner than later.

No doubt a big earthquake is coming, its always coming, but where? One day I'd like to stand on another bridge and look out across the water and know this problem was solved and look for something else to do that needs attention. I hope it arrives within my lifetime.

Keeping The Faith In Petaluma....Pat