You guys are killin me here.........

It appears there is a direct relationship between health and on-time delivery of the PP.
Exactly two years ago, my daughter rushed me to the emergency room with a ruptured colon. They admitted me for a five day stay and every day I hoped my wife would bring it to me as boredom was abundant.
This year, I knew two weeks in advance of my date with the surgery they did yesterday. The same date I found out when I was to report to the hospital, the first people were getting their copy of the maga zine, so I figured, surely this time I'll have something to read. No such luck. My wife stuck the new Shooting sportsman in my bag. And George, I think I was a contributor too. The bad news; no more prostate AND no Parker Pages. The good news; no more prostate cancer.

I guess I'm a victim of the holiday Fedex/UPS mess. My wife got home last night to find the Fedex man on the doorstep with an envelope from our thoughtful Editor. Thank You Dean.

Edgar,
I'm glad to here your surgery went well and you are in good spirits. I wish you good health in the new year and if it makes you feel any better, PP has not made it to my little corner of CT yet either.

Edgar, I'm wishing you a full and speedy recovery. I hope to see you at the Baltimore show in a few months!

Edgar, you sound to be in pretty good spirits considerin' the doc removed the base of your brain. :biglaugh:

All kidding aside - We're all glad you made it through. Hope you enjoy your new issue and it relieves most of the boredom.

I am ever amazed at your depth of knowledge in irons, steels, alloys, foundry processes, and such. I hope you've still got plenty to write about for future issues.

Best, Dean

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Edgar. Dean, great issue. Got mine here south of the Mason/Dixon on the 27th. Thanks to all who contribute to this great publication.:bowdown:

hurry up and get well....i m fixin to go on a weeks hunt for ducks with my grandson who s 19 can you imagine a 66 old whos thinks he s 19 running around with a bunch of these duck hunters..i know its been 35 years or more since i ve been on a duck hunt...they found me a place where i can wear my knee boots and walk about a hundred yards andhopefully get a shot or two...got to go to wally world and get my duck stamps and awma permit...and a box of shells maybe...got plenty of lead shot but they tell me it aint any good no more.ha what a change ha from them days of the 50 s and 60 s and i was 19 then....get well ...come on down and will show them whip a snappers a thing or too about duck hunting...charlie

I'm so glad things went well Egger. Just let me know when you need that cup of coffee and I will be on my way....:)

Dave, you might want to consider something more "medicinal" this time.:whistle: