In all fairness to Jesse Bridger, I received an email from him late yesterday that he couldn't make it to Seattle due to a death in the family. He apologized for not communicating with me sooner and said he would let me know next time he is in town. I am satisfied. Whether the explanation is in fact true or not, it is certainly an acceptable excuse--along with being in a coma, in jail or held for ransom by terrorists. The main point is that I got the courtesy of an acceptable explanation and an apology which means that Jesse doesn't want to burn his bridges, and that is good enough for me. I will try to hire him again whenever the occasion presents itself.