Well, I am alive but not kicking. The blasted Dr.s will not let me pick up anything heavier than 15 pounds for at least another 4 or 5 weeks. I have been going out of my mind, around here. I have broken the rules, from time to time, but not in excess. Have a micra valve (sp) repaired was not as comffy as I had thought. The beast cartage is the most challenging issue to not mess with, or they will have to cut me open again to repair that, if I do not behave. The operation occured on the 27 of April, after the discover of a murmur, that I did not know had. Apparently been there for some time as that side of the heart had begun to enlarge some. Never noticed any need to slow down or being out of breath, or any such happenings. More stories later, I hope.