Hey Frank,
I have completely recovered. Of course there is some post neuralgic pain, but that is to be expected. Dad told me not to expect things to improve with age, but he is hanging in there, and will celebrate his 80th birthday in Nov.
 I don't have some of your blessings, but I count my own. I still have my 2 girlfriends, and feel blessed that they still hang in there. I met Nikki in '80 and her best friend, Cindy,(at her urging) in '81. We have no offspring, Cindy can't, due to a childhood infection. Nikki was advised against it because of her small body size(she is a size 3, and still shops in the kids section). Children and Grand children are something I would like, but a blessing that I wasn't intended to have. I feel fortunate to have what I do. Both of the 'girls' are city gals, and have absolutely no interest in farming or my rusty old junk, but are successful well educated professionals, their professions, (Business Admin, &amp; Law) are their interest, as well as the shopping touchy, feely, thing. Actually, the first time I brought them here they were amazed that food was grown. They don't like the farm, says it smells bad, you know, manure and such. A matter of exposure. I like to talk about them, and do so too much sometimes I think.
 I did make several attempts to get Sherry back in the club, but, this hasn't been successful, I can ask but not tell. She is very independent, and sometimes I think wary of my good intentions. I can't blame her, when in view of past history.
I am still interested in seeking those in the western TN/KY, eastern AR area who would like to form a chapter, and at some future time host an event.
 I wish you and yours the best!
Andy