Thanks to:

Gerold and Ute

... who kept on nagging at me until I got this site started.
 

Apple Computer

... for the wonderful hardware and software.
 

Stefan Münz and TeamOne

... for the excellent do-it-yourself HTML guide Self HTML (in German).
 

The Tragically Hip

... for musical support through the long night hours.
 

Arvo Pärt

... ditto. The website starts by loading a long sound-loop from Pärt's 1997 Kanon Pokajanen [Canon of Repentance], be patient & enjoy!
 

Kägi Söhne AG of Lichtensteig in Switzerland

... makers of the delicious Toggenburger biscuits.
 

The Glenmorangie Distillery Company of Tain, Ross-Shire in Scotland

... makers of the delicious Glenmorangie single-malt whisky.
 

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
 
Ecclesiastes 10:10