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Dear Dennis, You have once again spoken with such eloquence and beauty that the mere thought of Stage IV and Stage V is not a bad thing. You cause the brave spirit to erupt from the not-so-brave. I often think of the night at Blarney's Castle when you allowed me to venture into your horrid black hole of being "OFF" and take you gently by the hand and bravely walk with you back to the land of light. I think a very important thing to remember here is that we could not have made that journey unless we had been willing to make it. Just as you helped me come back from the writhing episode of dyskinesia. I don't believe I had ever had it is as badly as I experienced it that day in Illinois. I believe with my whole heart that until we are willing to admit that there are things about PD that are unpleasant we still have to take the step forward into dealing, coping, and living with it. I would much rather venture into life while this wretched disease marches on than to bury my head in the sand of denial. Thanks again my friend and brother. With much love and appreciation I shout to cheer you on...KEEP UP THE FIGHT...FOR WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER!!! sandy