Hi Ward,

> Just was in touch with the gentleman in question. He suffered a stroke and is
> recovering but has no access to a PC. I take it was getting in touch from a
> smartphone or tablet via Facebook.

> I asked if he is returning and this is what he said verbatim:

> I will return ward... eventually.  I've tried to have
> my cousin reboot it,, but for some reason it's not
> connecting.  I think the ISP there made some changes.
> My family "to save me money" has downgraded the TV...
> they may have touched the internet ... to my objections... too.

> It has been a long brutal recovery

> He seems in good spirits.

Allen has been to H... and back with health issues, so sorry to hear about this
 last.. he sent me some recordings of songs he'd recorded during some of his
"good" spots last year, and they are beautiful to hear... very talented fellow.
 I hope he recovers and is able to return to Fidonet.

Take care,
Janis

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