Just talked with Karen. I told her that the very first thing she was to tell Pat when he awakened was that Maw had been to the Mudcatters site and that within 20 minutes over 38 of you had sent him messages. I know this will mean the world to him. Karen promised to give him the word. In fact, he should have it by now. Thanks to you guys. He should be REALLY full of the old vip and vinegar when he gets back. They say he will feel a whole lot better than he has been feeling. I asked Karen about the replacement valve and we figure that he won't go lub, dub dub anymore but instead, will go lub dub click. A new dimension to his repetoire of sounds!!maw, known to spaw as clarence.