Sorry for the confusion here – my error. I forget too easily that this is probably not apparent unless you really knew me and my sense of humor, which can be really off the wall on a good day.

As to your description – pretty close for the eyes, don’t know that they are piercing but they are azure. No long flowing hair, still have it all, but a long standing S&P full beard, mostly S now. I have had the beard since I left the Army – many years ago.

Your image of an alchemist is similar to my screen saver which is a color woodcut from a 16th century Dutch alchemist who is searching for the ever elusive philosophers’ stone – much like my own profession. A good analogy would be the sorcerer from “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”.

As for the ‘pottamus in a tutu, hie back to “Fantasia” and conjure up those twinkle-toes characters - the 'pottamus takes a far better picture than I. The connection between the ‘pottami and the alchemist would necessitate a long explanation for an extensive collection of stuffed animals.

I am looking forward to your picture!

Alkymst