Hello everyone, and welcome to this edition of the Tarnished Truth.

Let me start off by wishing everyone heartfelt wishes for a happy holiday season.

Well, Thanksgiving is behind us, Christmas is right around the corner, and before you know it, 2007 will be upon us, and another year has passed by. What a fantastic year it has been! WINS membership grew by 47 members since the beginning of 2006. Fifty-eight countries around the world are now represented within our membership. The e-mail Lists are more active than ever, and we've had several successful auctions. I would be remiss not to take a moment and thank JD, the man whose efforts make it all possible and helps to keep WINS communication running smooth.

Truth is, I have never had the chance to meet another WINS member face to face, but I feel as if I know a lot of you better than a great many people I see on a daily basis. I hope the coming years bring me an opportunity to get together with at least a few of you, but until then I can say it has been a pleasure to know you all as I have so far.

So here's to looking back on a great year and hoping the next is even better.

In the traditional closing, I hope you enjoy this as well as future issues of - The Tarnished Truth.