Hey Rusty,

Sorry for the delay. Yeah we weathered Sandy. Didn't get our power turned on for a couple of weeks, but my back neighbors had power so we hooked up our fridge heat and communications to their outdoor outlets. Worked out well so I can't complain. Pretty much back to normal except that enormous stump from the felled oak is still there. My mom's house was a block from a lake that's connected to Jamaica Bay and, unfortunately, received about a half a foot of water on the first floor. She passed away a year ago so she was spared the anxiety of it all. The other issue was that the house was in closing and had a committed buyer. Thank goodness they still want it so closing's just been postponed. Walls had to be stripped 4 feet from the floor level, appliances malfunction to be replaced, new carpeting, etc, etc. My blessed mom was responsible enough to have flood insurance, without which, this whole ordeal would have been a financial nightmare. The buyers will probably get a better house for it and maybe we'll make a couple of bucks on the side.
Rusty, that's the latest, we'll spare any health issues (nothing major) for the time being and sign off on a positive note. Hopefully you and the Mrs are stable enjoying a mellow everyday is Sunday type of existence.

Be well,
elliot

Elliot: We didn't have any thing from Sandy, but we are enjoying some warmish weather right now. And some rain.
Wife isn't doing so good. She's not well, but does manage to do some meals, and watch TV. Can't leave her oxygen tank for long. I can get out to my Bluegrass jam sessions every week, and up to the Fire Hall for meetings, but thats about it.
Well, i hope you have a nice Christmas and new year! May things go well for you and family.
"Rusty" Jim Hammitt