Hi Again Bill,

Of course you are right in saying now is a great time for folks with British Pounds to travel to the States. But it isn't a good idea for those of us who have to first buy those Pounds with dollars before we can use them. It would be cheaper for me to book online and spend dollars to pay for air travel and all other holiday expenses (rental car etc.).

I would love to come home, Bill, to see my brother, sister, extended family and friends, including you and Scott Yee. But I'm afraid my trip in 2002 was my last trip home. My health is failing me. The breathing difficulties are getting worse. It looks likely that I will be on oxygen within weeks. I will be admitted to a local hospital 21 March for an overnight stay for an examination and evaluation with the aim of assessing whether oxygen therapy is appropriate for me. The respiratory nurse is sure that that will be the outcome. So my good friend, while I would dearly like to come home one more time, it is simply out of the question. My brother and sister, their spouses, and a couple from Oregon we've known for more than 60 years, are coming later this year to see me.

Thanks so much for the good wishes. Take care.

My Best Wishes to You and Jann,

Chuck