DEAR ALLAN:

I know you don't know me, but I'm an avid follower of your blog, and have enjoyed reading it for many years now!

I am writing today because I wanted to be the first to congratulate you on winning that sixty two million dollars on the Internet over the past year.

Allan, I know you will be rather busy for the next few months, but after following your exploits in "Allan's Perspective," I feel I know you quite well, and was wondering if we could get together sometime for a coffee....., or whatever! ;>)

I don't mean to sound too forward, but I would like to put a face with the image  of you I have developed over time, and I know from your writing that we could have some very interesting conversations!

Please give me a call when you find a few minutes in your obviously hectic schedule, and I look forward to meeting you.

P.S. Just to calm your fears about meeting someone who you only know from the Internet, I have included a picture of myself!

Love Karen xxx

(Dear Readers: For obvious reasons I have not included the ladies phone number to protect her privacy, but I do promise to let you know how things turn out! Allan)