Pete, the very same thing happens to me. My stomach does flip flops.

At the time I'd been on this forum long enough to have a tremendous respect for OBG - as I do so many others here, but I think there was also the shock factor. The concept of how quick he went after finding out what was hurting him. That is hard for me to wrap my mind around. I think that's what saddens me the most.

Having passed the half century mark, I hope that the good Lord blesses me with seeing my children grow into adulthood, and allows me to enjoy some retirement time in the northern woods of Wisconsin with my wonderful wife - who has tolerated my gear addiction and other flaws for so long.

BTW, this thread also makes me think about Chris K. - I sure hope he's doing OK. I miss his unusual wit and humor.

Ken