To say the nine lives are about used up is understatement as is saying that I have some great friends in this strange place. Saying thank you isn't enough yet it's the best I can offer and I can assure you it comes from deep in my heart.

This one was far too near a thing. I was actually between the rock and hard place in the most real of ways and it wasn't looking good. Many thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers and for all you did for Karen. Someday soon I'll tell you about her from a standpoint I have rarely described her before. She was warmed by this place once again and we both thank all of you for so much that words aren't really sufficient.

I'm home and feeling great, breathing better than I have in probably the past three or four years. I'm feeling pretty strong but it's amazing how quickly you lose all stamina after being intubated. One Doc said it takes 3-4 weeks rehab for every day past one that you're on a vent. Strong as I feel right now I was amazed at how quickly I ran down after getting home. But believe me, I am taking it easy and doing it right as I think I've gone to the "More Luck than Good Sense" bag once too often already.

But enough of this serious sounding crappola.......I have a few good stories which I'll post over the next few weeks including a wonderful piece of irony that Paw and Cletus fans will enjoy.

Once again, our thanks and our own best wishes back to you all. Have some great holidays and enjoy the company of friends and family.

Spaw