I also quite enjoyed Roberts letter to ALTA, several points well articulated.  I hope that the future growth of NALTEA encourages ALTA to more fully address the concerns of the abstactor.  As was discussed at the initial NALTEA conference, at times the aims of some of the ALTA membership are at odds with our unique concerns. 
I hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving, and I look forward to seeing many of you in Dallas.  Doug