Wachovia's Danny Ludeman

is quite a gentleman and believes in down home (literally) southern hospitality.

Part of the "wooing" process with the former PRUSec 1st quintile types was  "fly 'em to Richmond and let's get acquainted" trips to include dinner at Danny's place (catered other than Mrs. Danny's world famous chocolate chip cookies).

I seriously doubt that can or will be done this time around since this is a much bigger deal. What do you AGE brokers think about having the "please stick around" informational sessions at this place:

http://www.bandanasbbq.com

I heard this chain was popular in St. Louis and the BBQ was "almost as good" as what's served in KC, TX, or NC.

FD: Just trying to lighten up this chat board a bit. I ate a huge crow dinner with 2 helpings of humble pie earlier this week (sports bet gone very bad).