Earl, I have led a life that many my wife will tell you that most folks only dream of. The bbucket has been filled many times, I've traveled the worldvisiting more than 100 countries, sailed single handed to the Florida Keys .lived aboard my 33-foot sailing yacht, playing music to fellow cruisers under the stars. I've met so many wonderful people, both while cruising the US East Coast and here on the Synthzone. My wife and I traveled the southeast and south central US visiting zone members and watching them perform.

Now, in my twilight years, I am dying of a nasty, terminal, lung disease, struggling for each and every breath. My biggest fear at this point is that I will not be able to adequately care for my loving wife when she comes home from rehab/assisted living next week. Thankfully, I have my daughter to assist me when times get tough.

While I still have most of my mental faculties, I hope to be able to contribute to the forums that I have frequented over the years and continue to provide assistance to others when I can.

All the best,

Gary