thanks to all stl racers for the prayers and calls during my recent hospital stay. as many of you know dec. 14 i had emergency surgery to remove a tumor from my small intestine that had cut into it. after 14 days in hospital i was released to come home the 26 of dec. went to doctor today and got the results of tumor, mayo clinic didnt know what exactly it was but they said it didnt have cancer in it and as far as i am concerned that is good news. still will be down a month but it is better than what i expected. soft foods still is better than the 14 days i went without anything. thanks again for the prayers and visits, now if i can sneak out to the raceshop while the wifes workin mmmmmmmmmmmmmm see ya all soon sparky