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Hej Carol!

> Lol!  Missed you Maurice!

I've been here all along but quieter than is normal for me.

> I've been struggling with visual issues.  Cataracts so pretty normal.

I've also been dealing with health issues myself over the last year.  I find
out Wednesday when I will be booked for surgery.  Apparently the latest scans
have shown an issue with my gall bladder although I think that is the least of
my worries.  Anyhow the surgeon thinks it should be removed.  :-(

I believe once they start removing parts it becomes a slippery slope
afterwards, but all things considered I probably should have packed it in at
least a year ago when I started to need blood transfusions on roughly a
monthly basis.  To be honest back then I didn't think I'd make it this far. 
Whenever someone in-the-know asks how I've managed to survive I always say,
"Strong like bull, smart like tractor."  :-)

The last blood transfusion was almost two months ago, and since then my blood
level has increased with each blood test so I am optimistic about my immediate
future.

> Come August, I should be able to read the BBS better.  As it is, it's
> been an increasing trial for the past 18 months.

Wishing you all the best, which I sincerely believe we both deserve.  I hope
to still be here to hear your good news.  I have no plans on quitting.

Het leven is goed,
Maurice

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