[Dialogue] A collegial invitation to partake of the wonder of four-legged 'people'

[LAURELCG at aol.com]

How sweet of John Burbidge to let us know of this work, and of you, David, to 
pass it on.  I must tell the story of my acquaintance with John.  I was 
assigned to meet John's plane when he arrived in San Francisco from Australia.  I 
believe it was in 1971.  I don't know how old he was, but he looked 16.  It so 
happened that Huey Newton was also arriving at San Francisco International 
Airport that night from his exile in China.  The entire Black Panther Party was 
at the airport to meet Huey, marching in formation in their black berets.  
Airport security was a little panicked, and sent John's Qantas plane to an obscure 
runway and gate, and since I didn't know him, I had a hard time connecting 
with him.  I can remember walking up to many people when I finally found where 
the people had come in from the plane, yelling, "Mr. Burbidge?"  I've only seen 
him a few times since then, but have seen the beautiful spot where he and 
Bruce built their home, thanks to Sharon Fisher, and have heard news of them 
through her.  So good to hear from him.

Blessings,
Jann McGuire