I am still around. Due to the vagaries of a deteriorating body and some tight financial situations, it's just not as often. The Drs have finally decided to quit trying to cure the 30+ years of excessive asbestos damage to my lungs and concentrate on just supporting my quality of life. Can't cure? Make him comfortable. I will be getting my official US govt retirement this late spring and they are generously paying me back some of the money I have contributed during my working career from 1965 to 2011. I'm also signing up for govt sponsored disability income and help with housing and medical and utilities. Many of my friends here on B-T have donated to an effort to keep me going until the payments start. I have no words in any of the languages I can speak and/or read to express my feelings. Thank You people. john
Glad to hear you're going to be getting the support that you need and indeed that you have received support from kind souls here John I hope that all your applications/sign ups go through seamlessly and you don't have any bureaucratic nonsense.