Dear John, I have been reluctant to touch this topic especially here. I think IBS is a touchy topic to many. I have had a few private discussions with various people about 'what's the matter/" in general with IBS and the situation seems long, involved and tender. It involves personalities (and their egos), personal conflicts and the general change in how things are done (WWW, rise of PBS, etc.) The most recent president of IBS resigned suddenly and Alan Meerow has again taken on the duties.This on top of a very full schedule. The web site seems barely coherent and the publications are wavering (or so I think). I reluctantly gave up on the group and did not renew after years of membership. My reasons were because of over the top decisions by influential officers. On the other hand - and a very important other hand - the IBS has a history and tradition of the highest quality of offerings and interest to the bulb world. I'd hate to see it fail totally, but it seems to repulse the real help it needs. And again personally I'd love to see a united bulb world combining the best of PBS, IBS and other bulb groups both physical and on-line. I think right now IBS just doesn't 'work' very well. So I am curious if you ever got some one willing to sell you some back issues. Good luck. Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +