Thanks for the get well messages.  The good news is the stomach is on the mend.  Bad news, my spinal disks are bulging bad. Had MRI and saw the Doc. It's shots in the spine time for me.

Can't wait to get back to doing what I love, BUYING STAMPS.

I received a special christmas gift today. NO SURGERY.  Merry Christmas to all and my all your wishes come true.

FOR THE PAST 2 1/2 MONTHS, THE DRS. HAVE BEEN TRYING TO DETERMINE WHY I HAVE SUCH SEVERE ABD. PAIN.  JUST GOT BACK FROM THE ER AND IT APPEARS ITS ADHESIONS AGAIN (FOR THE 4TH TIME).  ONE MORE TEST TO CONFIRM.  THIS STINKS. NO WORK, NO DRIVING (THE PILLS ARE CONSIDERED UNDER  THE INFLUENCE IF YOU GET PULLED OVER.) PLEASE SAY A LITTLE PRAYER.  LAST TIME I NEARLY DIED ON THE TABLE FROM BLOOD LOSS.

dENNIS

I have not produced NOTHING for 2 months.  Looks like it will be surgery time early next month.  These pain killers make my mind weak, and my fingers thick.  Hope 2009 is better.

After a lot of help from other users, the stamp abbreviation project is finally done.  Just click on the HELP button then click on stamp abbreviations.  It's amazing that one can do with a computer, some friends and some time in a bathrobe.  I would appreciate any comments and suggestions. (Please be gentle.)