I am now at home. Thanks to all for positive thoughts and good wishes; I'm sure they helpedto speed things up. Food was typical hospital fill, short os seasoning, bountiful in its blandness. The meatloaf was almost tasty as it had real onions in it. And there were machines capable of producing real coffee with body and flavour.

I really can't think of anything to add, but I will entertain questions as long as they come with their own personal sense of humor.

Now for a wee taste of that amber elixer which was not available at all.

Thanks again -- Tom