Russ is just a crotchety old man and the only reason I'm nice to him is that I'm hoping to get one of those B3's in his will. The problem is, despite this temporary setback, I don't think I'll be able to outlast him (only the good die young).

All kidding aside, Russ is a terrific guy and one could not wish for a better friend. We share an affinity for the same causes (Homelessness--'Habitat for Humanity-Musicians Village', nursing home reform, music programs in underserved schools, etc., etc., and a general willingness to help anyone that deserves it....and a lot that don't ). His biggest fault; working too hard. Like Gary, we'd like to keep him around for a long, long time (I can wait for that B3 ). So even though it's a waste of breath, Russ, SLOW DOWN. We've reached that 'funky' age group where (bad) things can happen suddenly and unexpectedly. This is the time to enjoy life, not a race to the end. If I were a 'believer', I'd say that maybe that 'boot' (on your arthritic foot) might be God's way of putting an ankle monitor on you . Talk to you soon.

chas