Yikes, Barry! I seem to have missed this news over the last couple of days. It's the bad news and the good news: bad that it was necessary, good that it seems to be going well.

Mend quickly, my friend, secure in the knowledge that Mudcatters all over the world are thinking of you and wishing you well! I for one am looking forward to seeing you before too long, giving you a big hug, and hearing that wonderful big voice belting out a shanty!

And Justine -- thanks for all your caretaking and for keeping us informed! Much love to both of you --

Nancy