Helen Beddow

The new Thunderbolt has now gone to press!!  The next step is getting the proof copy back to make any changes that need to be made, and then getting them addressed and to the Post Office.  This is just too exciting for Claire and me. 

Since leaving Kissimmee, it has been:
1.    "What have we done?" to
2.    "I can't believe that I am learning so much!" to
3.    "Why did I say yes?" to
4.    "This is going to be terrific!" to
5.    "This is getting so exciting!!" to
6.    "IT HAS GONE TO PRESS!!!!"

Claire and I are hoping that everyone will be pleased with what we have started from a tiny idea to ideas of all magnitudes.  Our "working weekend" was a great way to start a solid foundation for this publication.  Ideas were flying.....some we kept and some we let go.  Phone calls have been numerous with more ideas and ways to make the Thunderbolt interesting and vibrant.  We think we are on the right path, but we are always open to comments.

Claire has taken on the role of writing and editing, and I have taken the role of doing all of the forms, managing the Roster and getting it published.  We are using a local printer in Savannah and Claire is always amazed at the number of people that I know in Savannah.  I interviewed several printers, and decided to go with one that is family owned and very willing to work with us.

So, our dear 517th family, we have come this far with our endeavor.  It is truly exciting to get to this point (not to mention that we can sleep better).  When it leaves the door of the printer, heading downtown to the Savannah Post Office, we will raise a glass of wine and celebrate.  We hope that you like what we have done. 

I will let you know when it leaves the Post Office.