I'm referring, of course, to the rescue of the trapped Chilean miners. One of the things most talked about was the amazing camaraderie among the trapped miners and how that helped to sustain them through their ordeal. I'm trying to imagine a scenario where you had 33 Synthzoners trapped in a small room for 69 days; you know, Diki, Ian, TTG, Fran, Scottyee, Miden, DONNY, ......... Now THAT would have made great TV. Perhaps with Nigel, Russ, DonM, and Rikki, a few may have made it out alive , but 69 days? I don't know.

BTW, I'm feeling a tad better (well not really) and it looks like I will be having additional surgery, but I'm hopeful. My SINCERE thanks to all who expressed their concern and good wishes. A special thanks to Deanne (Hammer) and Ian, for their comforting emails and of course to Capt. Russ, who has been watching over me like a guardian angel and to my friend Taike, who just quietly goes about doing a lot of good work that most of you may not be aware of.

There is something very humbling about a spot of bad health. I hope I emerge from this a better person.

chas