Reply #43: I'm right here, my dear [View All]

And it sure is nice to know you're thinking of me. Polly and I send our love.
John
I've got two appointments at the cardiovascular clinic next month -- neither one of which I'm looking forward to. The first is blood-testing for lipid proteins etc and the second is stress testing (you know -- they're going to put me on a treadmill and run me like a hamster until I cramp up, throw up or bite the big one).
I think they suspect congestive heart disease. It's genetic (a bad right coronary artery). I'm not going to die any time soon, but they have mentioned that, rather than a simple stent (of which I've had two, now), the next time I go in they're going to crack me open like a Thanksgiving turkey and put in one or more replacement parts.
What happens happens -- but it makes it tough to concentrate on Lamont/Lieberman, Webb/Allen and so on. Maybe that's why I'm spending most of my time in the lounge.
Anyhow, I'm fine. Just a bit distracted these days. Hope all is good with you, too.