Alton, Thanks for your helpp in repatrating me. I have no idea how they got me to Australia (freedom of the press???) but while you all were sweatinjg it out in the North, during my brief stay in Australia I went skiing and snowboarding (getting ready for ther next Winter Olympics).

Bill, Thank you for your good wishes. It's good to be back. I brought a wallaby back for you. Kepp your eyes open for the FedEx truck.