VA hospital called me this morning, they have me scheduled for surgery at 0600, Tuesday, October 8, 2002. Reckon I will go no mail this weekend as we were going to our daughter's place anyway. Should be home on 10/09 or 10/10 depending upon recovery. As I am of healthy peasant stock it shouldn't take long. Get that old right carotid cleaned out maybe I can think straighter. Naw, that won't make any difference. <VBG> George