Apologies for my absence

[JohnBFisher]

Folks, just wanted to apologize for my absence.

First, I was just preparing a presentation (I provide training to folks around the world). It took a lot of time.

I've also started some certification training, so lots of time reading and studying.

But then my old friend Murphy showed up. He occassionally shows up and stays for a few weeks!

One of my test systems died and had to be rebuilt. Then I had a Windows Mobile phone die. You need to understand I *highly* customize my phone. I've been known (in an emergency situation) to find a quiet corner at a state fair and conduct a conference call. I can do most everything with my phone. But when a phone dies it takes me a week or two to set up the new phone.

Finally, once everything seemed to be headed back to normal status quo, my body started to fight (and loose the battle) with a head cold. So, runny sinuses, sore throat and now some congestion in my lungs.

Right now I'm in the middle of fighting the cold. I really want to find that truck that ran me over. I've got a bone to pick with that driver. He should have just finished the job! (I do a miserable "sick".)

Unfortunately, if I'm not careful, it can turn into bronchitis fairly quickly. So, I'm *trying* to get enough sleep. But that's tough with lots of coughing and sneezng and sniffiling.

The good news is that I was able to get back to the forum. So, here's hoping things are starting to turn around. Anyway, sorry if I could not help others here, but I needed to focus elsewhere.

[araminta]

Hope this is the end of the bad news sagas!
And that you have a speedy recovery from that cold.

[-SWS]

Good to see you back, John!

[newhosehead]

John,

It is good to see you back! I am going to find that truck (could you give me some identifying info?) and finish the job for you. Here's to a speedy recovery because you are really missed around here.

Jeanette

[Pad A Cheek]

So glad to see you back John,
There is a certain comfort level when you see the regulars posting here and answering all those concerns.

I hope your cold is a speedy one and finds that truck driver and gives it back.

Karen

[Ms.Snuffleupagus]

Hope you get better soon! Your input and words of wisdom are so very much appreciated. Good to see you back.

[KatieW]

Like Karen said, there is a real comfort level when the veterans like you are around. I have been missing your kind and wise posts, and wondering where you were. But, no apologies needed...you have a life.

[Madalot]

Oh John --

I'm sorry you've been sick. I definitely missed your posts.

Please get better quickly and be sure to take very good care of yourself.

Kathy

[dsm]

John

Get well soon - your absence left a vacuum here. Welcome back.

DSM

[MarylandCPAPer]

John, Get well soon and take care of yourself!

[pdean44]

Hope you feel better soon.

[Jersey Girl]

Dear John,

Please, take very good care of yourself. We have missed you but want you to be healthy, most of all.

With warmest regards,

Jersey Girl

[kteague]

Welcome back, sorry to hear you weren't just off having too much fun. Looks like you've got about a half dozen pages of posts to go thru to catch up - JUST KIDDING! I see you've already been busy though. Hope things have settled down for you.
Kathy

[echo]

Oh ouch, you've been busy... glad the tech problems are solved, and hope you get to feeling better soon! It's always best to take care of #1 first

[qjosea]

Good to hear from you John, how is your VPAP treating you? For me it was god sent. I don't think you remember me but I was the one that Tri-care gave me the run around. I was able to get my machine thru OPTIGEN, they are great. My provider used to be APRIA, pity for me LOL.