The correct answer to that in this family is, "Were you gone?" Well, not far. The boss went to the hospital healthy, for a meeting about the care of an elderly relative, and came home carrying a bug. THE BUG really. It deserves such emphasis, believe me. He got sick first and was miserable for several days. Misery loves company and all that stuff, so we all joined him in his endeavor. A revolving door on the loo would have been a fine thing indeed. Worst part of this particular plague is that the tummy symptoms, which are savage by themselves, are followed by respiratory distress in sad proportion. Alan and Becky both called in sick and if you know them that is not their norm. Anyhow, somehow, here we are, all of us for the most part past the worst. I am still substituting Gatorade for morning coffee, but rumors of my demise...etc.......Not well by any means but healthy enough to sit at the computer wasting time when there are deadlines to meet, even though inspirations are scant. If you have any ideas for a Farm Side that I can whip up by tomorrow noon I am open to suggestions. Thanks