>I don't understand why so many developers find it hard to believe that VFP is not the end all for everyone.

You'll never catch me trying to prove otherwise. Same with VS.NET, Delphi, or any other tool for that matter.

>As far as Web Services, I too feel that they won't become as important as some folks feel.

There are definitaly many variables that will lead to their short term success or failure. However, I stand by my claim that Web Services are the future of what we do, in one form or another. Wether it takes 5 years or 50 for them to catch on, they make alot of sense.