Hi Bill Harrington <[log in to unmask]>, you wrote >Hi from Port Alberni, where the snow knocked out my server for a couple >weeks, as well as collapsing several of the greenhouses whereI'm renting. >As a PWP living alone I was particularily isolated. I am one of the early >onset (29) PWP who knowingly overuses sinemet andpays the price. >Before you judge those of us who do this harshly, try to imagine yorself >living ALONE, no lifeline,no one you can call other than 911. What would >you do when you've taken your reg.dose andfor whatever reason you are >starting tofreeze up? After spending entire nights stuck in a chair and >worseon a floor it changes your perception! When you HAVE to bemobile, >to get to the bathroom, or eat, or stock the fire, you will take what >you have to to SURVIVE. ABSOLUTELY right, Bill. At twice your age (58/11) my view is similar - if the qulity of life is better WITH than WITHOUT, go for it. There seems little point in living a life of unadulterated misery & deprivation. Best regards -- Jeremy Browne - [log in to unmask] Shaking Hands BBS - +44 (0)1252 626233 - Fidonet 2:252/160