just got the return call from pal. we talked for about 10 minutes. he assured me knoxville was on their short list. i think we agreed that thom and he would come to farragut and i would show them the landscape. they are starting another one in johnson city next week or the week after. he was concerned about identity and recognition. i assured him that pals was already well recognized in knoxville. he definitely was receptive. okay. volquest needs to start a petition and i will see that he gets it!