<Private Message to Momma Chef Jim> The duct tape and twine are not for "your safety". He is holding you hostage to cash out your Exxon and 3M shares. Use your fingernails to slowly slice through the twine, release the duct tape muzzle and then dial 9-1-1. I hope you remain safe and unharmed. Yours, etc. Fergy <End Private Message to Momma Chef Jim>