I have been offline for about 20 months. I had another user name (which I long forgot) but I sure remember some of you guys' names. I went offline because my computer crashed and then a fairly long list of other events have kept me away. I have had 3 totally unrelated surgeries in the past 13 months (none life threatening.) My father first had a stroke in March of 2005 and has gone downhill ever since. He has now been given a week to a month to live because of his bone cancer. He has suffered enough and it is his time and he knows it. He is ready.
Anyway, I also got married in April after being single the past 11 years .... it's a very good thing guys. She is pretty special and she bought me this new laptop for an early Christmas present.
Well, this feels good as it is almost like coming back home. I especially remember getting my first NEF and now have three in my collection. My son is a senior in college and soon more funds will be available to buy more.