Raj, thanks so much for kind words.. My sense of humor is not always appreciated, but I hope I don't lose it no matter what. re DBS - I have to wait til May 28 for appt with neuro at Scripps. Dr. Waltz, Head of Neurosurgery wanted a "2nd' opinion before he operates. He thinks I'm a candidate. I hate to have to wait so long as I am getting worse, but we PWPs are not "emergencies". Waiting is not one of my few virtues, as I am an impatient, not a "patient". Will be glad to get on with it now that it seems I have no other choice. Ray ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn