Marge's brother brought his laptop, so I checked in to see how "Spaw is doing. I'm worried (hey, I'm a worrier by nature). Last report was nearly 48 hours ago. Catspaw was out of surgery with a foot and a half less of his intestine.

I know I shouldn't be demanding much of a family that has been stressed to the max, but out of love and concern, I also want to know. Such a long time with no news makes me think everyone is very, very busy. I would rather they are just taking a well deserved rest.

Roger on vacation away from Baltimore