K, i'm terribly sorry to hear that.. Yeah obviously, if you do need surgery, don't hesitate about it!.. worry about money later, health first.!! one step at a time...

Anyways, your are in my thoughts and in most members here as well for certain

We may not be family here, but we're the next closest thing!!! So keep us informed mate.

Me too, I have been 'through the mill' in the past year and the future is not great, but at least I have my good health. Please keep posting, if only stuff you have found, this place would not be the same without you. ;)

I hope things will eventually work out, without bringing politics into this post:rolleyes:, we in Europe are appalled at the resistance within the US to basic free healthcare for all, for a country that 'claims' to be the most Christian soceity in the world, it seems terrible to ignore those in need of help! Shame on them, I would imagine their founder (of the religion) would be very upset:mad::mad:

thanks Pedro and Sal - as we get older, I think we all share this increased sense of vulnerability and insecurity even when we feel pretty healthy. I feel pretty good right now, but because of some of the things I went through in 2011, I am definitely not the same person I was in 2010. You learn to take things day by day..

As for pics, if I do any surfing and posting now more than likely I'm going to be going "has this been posted yet" all the time because I'm not too up on things anymore.

Mainly though - even if I'm not poking around here everyday, OCC has been too big a part of my life not to be thinking about it and you all. So I am always "here" :)

Klondike

I'm sorry to read of your troubles, Klondike. You have always introduced a sense of high quality amateur style and class to your posts, that have spilled over into the atmosphere of the forum. I wish I had your talents and eye for beauty. I have enjoyed the photos that you post here, as well as your photos of other subjects on flickr and pbase. I appreciate and admire your work. I thank you for all of your contributions here.

I hope your luck turns and something positive comes down the pike for you.

Dognheat