...Long Live The King

[progdirjim(Admin)]

As I'm sure you're aware by now, Avian has chosen to step down as Owner and General Manager of Aural Moon, and I have agreed to take over those repsonsibilities. It was not an easy decision for me either, but the thought of the possibility of no more Aural Moon, or of Aural Moon in a stranger's hand were both unconscienceable to me.

Like Roger, I first want to thank Avian for all he's done, and for the trust he showed in me. Our first e-mail conversation was something like: Jim: "I may be interested in the Program Director position, but I should be honest, I've never done anything remotely like this before." Avian: "That's OK, we like doing new things around here! I'm sure you'll do a great job."

Over the three and a half years since, we have traded MANY e-mails and met in person once. I feel like I found not only a partner in the Aural Moon effort, not just a fellow prog fan, but a friend. So, I would like to assure the listener/forum community out there, that my intention is to keep Aural Moon on the same path that Avian set it upon. No substantial changes are planned. I can't say no change, because I'm already thinking about the next set of music I'm going to buy to add to the playlist!

I also want to thank Roger for the technical help he's been doing for the station. Without him, I would have had to say no, because the responsibilty and time commitment would have been too much for me to handle.

Lastly, Roger and I agree that Avian will always be GM-Emeritus, and his presence is always welcomed anywhere at Aural Moon. No need to say good-bye, because he'll be around. Hopefully moreso, since he won't have so much of the day to day stuff to worry about...