‘No, hardly. Every year in many cities around the country—those that have a lake, calm river or ocean in close proximity—there is what is known ...as Junior Regatta. Adults who know something about sailing teach kids—many from the inner cities—how to sail. The Regatta is the culmination of the two week sailing camp. It’s not much of a race, more of a gaggle. The well heeled volunteers provide the money for the tiny boats, meals, transportation and so on. The working stiffs provide the one-on-one. I hoped my first impression of the lady was incorrect. As I entered the sacred territory of the most high I was greeted by Ruth's secretary. Ruth came out of her office and motioned me in. I felt as if I was in Nursing School again entering Sister Mary DragonLady's office. The feeling was not a good feeling as the door was closed behind us. Panic was beginning to set in until Ruth spoke."Relax Hon, you look like a scared deer ready to bolt. You're not in any trouble. This just an informal talk. It was with Antonio that Shylock made his contract. You remember it, don't you?Go with me to a notary, seal me thereYour single bond; and, in a merry sport,If you repay me not on such a day,In such a place, such sum or sums as areExpress'd in the condition, let the forfeitBe nominated for an equal poundOf your fair flesh, to be cut off and takenIn what part of your body pleaseth me.During that final play I could see many in the audience glancing surreptitiously at me. Some whispered behind a. We are going in and we will free every single one of them. Do I make my self clear?" MA'AM! YES, MA'AM!" echoed back throughout the cavern."Okay, then! Now, when we withdraw, all Mechs will fall back to Baker, Charlie and Echo rendezvous points. There are forty Mech landers at each hidden base ready to pick you all up. Any disabled Mechs are to be left behind and destroyed. Pilots of disabled Mechs will lift off with the ground troops."Now for all you ground pounders. You have the job of.