Hello Nigel,

Yes, I'm glad to be back. I've got fond memories of this forum and I'm happy to see that all the changes that have taken place on the Internet over the past decade have left this forum unspoiled (and that's thanks to you).

I'll try to make your job easier by avoiding controversial and unimportant topics, avoiding personal attacks, and hopefully bringing a little humor with me from time to time.

BTW, my doctor took out one of my kidneys a few years back but I don't think I lost a pound. What's with that? If I told you how he did it, you wouldn't believe me.

He used a procedure that was in use prior to the civil war. It's absolutely true. I couldn't sue because the same procedure is used today in countries where they have no hospitals. So, it is still an accepted medical procedure (although antiquated, and incredibly invasive). But I'm not crying about it ... well, not anymore, that is.

I hope you and yours are all heathy, wealthy, and wise. Merry Christmas.