Thanks a lot, Sinsull. I went to the doctor today and he says I'm doing great. The bones are lined up the way they're supposed to be and I only lost about 5 pounds which is only half of what they expected. I'm talking more clearly, though I doubt I'll be leading any shanties :-). I walked about 2 miles this morning. I didn't sleep very well, but I seem to be getting my strength back. I am off the ghastly pain medication and am walking around with some low grade pain except when I'm foolish enough to yawn or stretch my jaws in any way. It'll be a couple months before I can sing again, but I have no reason to think I won't be singing as well or better when I come through the other side. I am playing my fiddle a little in the morning and night because I go nuts not being able to get my mouth around a whistle or flute to play a jig or reel or sing a song. I am really looking forward to coming Saturday to see and hear everybody singing.

Brían