I don't think it's a good thing for Eric to bow out. Neither Eric or I are the perfect choice for all of the falconers in the mountain directorate, and the falconers deserve to make their own decision. I know plenty of falconers will vote in this election as a dues increase is in the offing, I suspect that Eric will get many votes, he's well known among falconers, I'm a newby, and most falconers have no clue, or care to know, who I am. The final vote will determine who gets to be director.