I have heard the off-the-record talks, and known and seen things that many won't. I have been around when patience was short and frustration was high. Basically, I have had over two years to observe how it works. It boils down to this: Mike Alexander has a great attitude and has done a great job showing support for and contributing to minitruckinweb. He has something positive to say always, even when the tendency would be towards negativity. He includes at least one smiley or winky face in most emails, except for in one angry email, where he closed with a sad face. He won't blow you off or belittle you. I think he would make a great mediator, as he's very easy going and seems to just want peace between parties. I am glad a cool, friendly, considerate dude has the reigns of Mini Truckin'. It's been a pleasure. And no, I don't gain anything by saying these things, it's just something I thought I'd pass along from one mini trucker to another mini trucker...