Brian, I sincerely appreciate your help and will email you now that this dustup has settled somewhat.

A few of you knew I was to get a small mass removed from my throat this Thursday. As a last clearance I was sent to a cardiologist here on the desert (he had made the original diagnosis of my PH) for his blessing on the procedure. He said owing to my pulmonary hypertension the process for removal of the mass would carry a very high degree of risk. He further told me the decision was mine but he advised against it. Yup, I don't argue with doctors or Janice.

I have an appointment with my PH doctors at UCLA next month and the throat operation will be discussed. Sooo I told Jan to just add another threat to the mix already vying to put me on the other side of the grass. We'll still try to get to #16 and hope to see you there.

Oh! And the new grandson approaching 1½ months is getting trained for his rightful place in the home.