It sounds to me like you men are the kind of bosses we need!" We ushered the delegation out the door with a lot of handshaking and backslapping. The p...ace was dripping with good will.After they were gone, I asked Jimmy, "Do you really think that you can turn this bunch into an adequate fighting force? They are just a bunch of farmers and shopkeepers."Jimmy's answer was, "Who do you think founded this country back when it started? Give them a chance before you condemn them. I think that you will. "The Personalia were taken aback at this challenge, but took it in their stride, and responded, "Certainly, Hubert Swanson. We can do that for you. It will take at least a New Eden day to collect the data, then we will forward it to you. Thank you for your advice in this matter. We are new at many planetary surface activities."Hubert was almost apologetic, after this evidence of humility by The Personalia."That's all right. Thank you for your cooperation," he said, and rang off.He had ideas he. Those companies are practically coining money, and don't forget our investments. So none of us need a darn thing. Worse, I would be hard put to find anything that my sister-wives don't already have. Again, you've seen to that by constantly encouraging us to buy anything that catches our fancy, not to even mention all the things you have deluged us with over the past months. Oh, we could give each other expensive jewelry, but where do we go that we could wear it? And none of us really care for. We were escorted thru a large archway, into a walled garden area. It was full of lush, green trees and vividly colored flowers. There was a group of glass top tables and umbrellas in the yard, which overlooked the ocean. There were cut fruits on display, meats being grilled, and a private bar tender serving drinks. It was quite a spread.Our host, Rolando, was wearing a dapper straw hat, sunglasses and a brightly colored shirt. He grinned broadly as he approached the ladies. I am sure he.