To build upon what Mike and Stan just offered, I, too, miss the frequent 
"don't miss this one" emails that peppered my inbox years ago. Remember 
David Bash's monstrous lists on the quarter or half year? Small 
distributors posting new arrival lists? It could be overwhelming and bad 
for the wallet, but *someone* would find pretty much everything that was 
out there and shine a light on it.

So for those of us quietly lamenting that loss, why not do something 
about it? Any old favorites from the past decades you rediscovered? 
Anything recent released from a long-thought-dormant band? Great live 
show? Favorite discovery from the last IPO collection? What is buzzing 
around your tentative "Best of 2018" list so far this year?

We're almost at mid-year (MAN, is 2018 racing by) so let's drop a few 
lists in during June as we approach the halfway point. Maybe some action 
will have a ripple effect.

And to all my fellow Auditeers, some whom I first met 20+ years ago, 
some who I never met but are long time email pals...big hugs. Hope you 
are all doing well and enjoying every sandwich.

cheers
b