I don't post much here, but I read daily. Nigel - deep breaths, my friend. And a big hug. Dean - so glad they caught your problem before you got in the air. Big hugs for both you and Judy. Spaw - you are frequently in my thoughts, especially when the dog lets loose an SBD on the couch next to me. Just kidding about the farts (or am I?). Big hugs for you, too, just because. And big hugs for anyone else who needs them.

That said, I could use a few myself. Thanksgiving plans with the family fell through due to weather, and this past week is always the hardest one of the year for me - last Monday my dad would have been 68.