My brother, now gone... blew out a knee playing college basketball back in the 50's and ortho was not available then. It was so painful and the recovery was so long, he would not even consider the newer forms of surgery as he developed knee problems later in life. His weight was brought on by over-eating and the lack of exercise... he had loved golf.

Sadly, if he had gone ahead with the "repair or replace" surgery available, he would have been able to continue golf and kept his weight down. Pain can be a terrible memory but I sure miss him.

Don, I sent you an MP3 of my first attempt on the 970. Thanks, it is a fantastic instrument... even in the hands of a Klutz like me. LOL! Break a leg tonight at Ernests. ----Dave (the other one)