John,
Thank you fro the well wishes. However, due to a hospital SNAFU, the surgery is rescheduled for May 30. Since I missed a confirmation call, the hospital scheduled MY SON , same name, for the original date. Needless to say, he declined the offer and since I had a planned a post surgery trip to Carmel CA from which we just returned, my operation is rescheduled as above stated.
I do hope y'all have a good turnout at the MIFI. The TRADITION should not fade away......

Mark