Once again, I'm going to have to step away for a few days.... No sooner did I kinda-sorta get over my bout with the creeping crud, than Jo got hit with a nasty bug. I had to take her to the ER last night - we spent about 4 hours there while they ran a battery of tests, x-rays, and so on. They diagnosed her with the beginnings of pneumonia. She didn't have to stay at the hospital, thankfully. They put her on antibiotics, and inhaler therapy. She's still feeling pretty rotten, although a bit less so than before. She's able to have some soup and plenty of fluids. I'll be busy taking care of her, so won't have a lot of on-line or rendering time for a little while. Hopefully she'll keep improving and I'll be back soon (again). See you all then. EDIT: 05-13-19 Jo is doing better; was able to have some solid food today. Still coughing quite a bit, but overall getting better. Thank you all so much for the kind words and support! BTW, that's Lisette posing with Melanie above. You'll see more of her in Ch. 7 - if I can get this avalanche of s##t under control.. 👀 Rod