At some point over the last few years, you requested being on my mailing list. I'm almost sure of it, because I went through my list and deleted everyone who hadn't. It was large -- including friends, family, contacts, and acquaintances -- people I thought might want to hear from me, or whom it would be 'smart' of me, career-wise, to remind of my existence. Gross.

I never sent anything, because knowing I was emailing such a diverse group including people with varying levels of interest made me feel strangely self-conscious. I wasn't into sending something meant to impress or advertise.

I've decided it would be much cooler to communicate directly with a really small core group of "fans" whom I know want to watch my stuff, find out about shows, and to unabashedly provide this for them. I have a lot of videos and I want to put it out there before I die.

SO: Right now, there are 36 of you. Really, only 36!

And you're all strangers to me! Mostly around the USA and a few from other countries (Starred map to come!)

I didn't keep any friends or family. This shit is for real. So if you want out, feel free to jot an unsubscribe my way.

Isn't this fun?

In a few days, I will update everyone who 'stayed' on the new head count of the group, and then the content providing will begin. And who knows what else? Maybe an iphone app or something. Maybe if you guys grow, we can set up shows around the country, and beyond.

I'm like a hardass high school basketball coach -- "If you don't want to be here, then leave..."

So, you're in, unless you unsubscribe. And if you're in, and want to send a note saying "I'm in!", it would lift my spirits.

Also, while I received no 'unsubscribes', I can't help but wonder about the Silent 17. I told you you'd remain on the list unless you unsubscribed, so your silence could mean you are willing participants who took me at my word, or it could signal something more sinister -- the particular email address is out of use, or you meant to send hate mail, but forgot?

I know I pretended before that I didn't need it, but if any of you Silent 17 would be willing to step forward with a quick confirmation of your interest/email address in the mailing list that would be highly convenient for me -- I could put your email address in bold on my spreadsheet, like I have with the 19 First Responders. If you Silents could see how pale and frail you look in your excel cells, you'd agree it was a good idea to confirm your participation. Get bold.

Perhaps, in a week, based on responses, the 'team' can decide what's best for the list as regards anyone who still remains a mystery. Should we let go of any hope for the Unaccounted For, call off the search, and move on with life? Or keep them on, because it can't hurt...and if so, then for how long? When do we stop lighting the candle in the windowsill, in hopes that despite some blizzard's unrelenting ferocity, a straggler or two is still alive and needs a beacon to guide him home.

Mull it over. More later, folks.

OK, the numbers are stable. It's time to move forward. Now, I'm trying to find us a meeting house on the web. Not sure what is best. Something that allows me to post things relevant to the mission*. I'll also include links to the public places I'll be posting videos and content...for the greater public. Them.

Check out this welcome/status report. You are represented as teammates on a field.

Also, check out the photo of foot army work I received from a member in Switzerland.