Hey Morgan .. just got off the phone with Buddy.. His surgery was on the 12th (the day I left for Mexico).. The fine folks at the Tucson VA hospital did a great job and he is recovering well.. Looks like he'll be around for a while longer.. lol.. I suppose both of us old hands are a bit tougher than we seem to be <grin> He sends you and the Waco, his best regards and is looking forward to the time when we can ride together again.. Regards, Morgan.. keep well.. Your Friend in Irving Bill Walker