No, so far the computer and other stuff hasn't been recovered...Oh well. Scanner, books (well, of course he has his own collection of books, then there were lots of Library books..) and LOTS of time....that'll do it for getting back the database. Eventually it will get underway.However, at the moment there are other priorities:
Mick has been keeping himself busy with a computer program he is writing for a friend's business, if it takes off, there could be more programs to write (if I have my info straight)...and seeing how the computer he is using is for the business, he is very limited with his internet use, though he told me he took a peek at the well wishes in the other post. It made him feel really good knowing people care!
I will pass on the "Big Thanks everyone!" from The Prof.
Mary