Sorry to have stayed silent, but these past 3 days have been filled with pills, injections, sleep and trying to figure out how to use the potty extender. I'm still on crutches, but I'm working out on my excercise bike and my legs are getting stronger each day. My hands are still shaky which makes it hard to type but I'm following the physical therapist's instructions and I'm sure things will steady up as time goes by. All in all I'm still in pretty sad shape, but each day gets better.

As for the vaccuming of manly parts, let me explain. There is a wonderful invention called a wound vac that applies negative pressure to an open wound in order to increase the speed of recovery. I've had 3 surguries to remove infected tissue from my right side "manly" part and the wound vac is keeping it sterile and helping it heal. So go ahead Mick, give it your best shot. I can hardly wait to hear what you come up with.

I've got to touch bases with my employer tommorow and see what they will require before I can come back to work. I'm thinking at least 4-6 weeks before I can perform my duties again. I've still got plenty of leave time so the paychecks will keep coming in.

I hope all of you are having a great November. I will try to write more often.

Mike