hey there Allen!

Soooo good to hear that you're pulling out of this; amen to what flippinout said, you are so admired - and before you protest (I know you will!) - giving up smoking? While going through cold turkey?

Sorry about the sleepy doc; I think the Big Clip Board in the Sky has a note attached saying "Allen gets the lemon"

That doctor friend could be a very valuable connection - nothing like having friends in the right place - regardless of location, they all know eachother, or know someone who knows a particular other someone. Unlike the rest of us with our 6 steps, docs seem to be only 2 steps away from everyone on the planet (in the Kevin Bacon game) So, ya never know.....

Better luck next time - glad you got the taste buds back (what are they? I still smoke... )

all the best