Donny, mentally, I would return today, but physically, it's out of the question. Today, I went to the boat, it was put in the water, and I reinstalled the radar system and main sail. The radar only weighs about 20 pounds, but somewhat awkward to install. The main sail weighs about 80 pounds and I had to lift it onto the boat, then install the sail in the boom track and mast track, which is a ball buster of a job.

I did about 3 hours work, and when I got home the pain in my lower back was so excruciating that I had to take an M&M (Margaretta and Morphine) along with 3 aspirins. Now I'm on a heating pad in the office chair and checking the forums. Believe me, I can no longer tolerate sitting on the music stool for an hour, and load and unload the gear. It has been about an hour since the M&M and the pain is just beginning to subside. For me, it's over. For you, right now, keep on keeping on.

Yesterday, I turned down a Monday night restaurant job, one where I have performed in the past, filling in for an ailing friend. The restaurant owner actually offered me more money then my friend was getting, but it's a two hour job and I am keenly aware that I can no longer handle the job.

All the best,

Gary