Thanks for the kind words, guys. I still lurk and read PB, but obviously I haven't posted much lately.

The Vatsas are doing well...we're all just staying busy. I'm working hard and enjoying as much time as possible with my wife and the rest of the family.

I miss Big Al tremendously, but I'm proud that he enjoyed life to the very end, helped others along the way, and raised a great family.

Bski, I know my dad would've been impressed with the finishing touches you're putting on your place. We both enjoyed watching the LNP project come to life just as much as we enjoyed making our own pond projects come to life.

"Only after sorrow's hand has bowed your head will life become truly real to you; then you will acquire the noble spirituality which intensifies the reality of life. I go to an all-powerful God. Beyond that I have no knowledge--no fear--only faith."