thanks for note. laid off two thirds of staff on monday. have learned a tremendous amount and may go on lecture circuit. i wonder if a board of directors would pay to hear my story? all is ok thanks, rick

-----Original Message-----
From: Fishkin, Charles A [mailto:cfishkin@kpmg.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 1:20 AM
To: Buy, Rick
Subject: NOTE


I assume that you are doing OK.

While it's painful now, several years ahead you will be able to look back on
the whole thing realize how much one has learned from this experience.

hang in.

reach out if you need help.

caf
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