TO: HEAVEN'S GATE PERSONNEL  Due to extensive tail winds caused by the comet HALE - BOPP,  pickup of 39 passengers has been delayed until 2024 when we  pass by the planet Earth again.  DO NOT EAT THE PUDDING AT THIS TIME  I repeat  DO NOT EAT THE PUDDING Sorry if this has caused any inconvenience.  Have a nice day, see you in 2024.