On Sunday, November 24, 2013 9:49:46 AM UTC-5, Mr. Luddite wrote:

BTW ... Mrs.E.'s father passed away last night. I had written him off

years ago after he gave up his boat following the heart attacks and

strokes. The "miracles" of modern medicine and monthly checks to the

nursing home kept him alive as a vegetable for several years. Still sad

to see him go. He was unique, but a good guy.

Hopefully, you'll be next.