> Janis,

>> I thought it had disappeared, as there hadn't been any updates to the
>> IFDC website, and I hadn't seen anything in my inbound files on it in
>> nearly 2 months.

>> Nah, just a little busy lately, sorry about that.  Things are more
>> settled now so I can continue with it. :)

I'm glad I thought earlier that life had "returned" to normal (whatever that is )... because now we have a more serious problem here but things look like they will work out... I hope.

> I know about life outside the BBS.

Yes, I see below that you surely do... :(

> I had a car wreck in early January, and with all the hassle and expense
> (not to mention a mere pittance on the insurance), finances (or lack
[...]

> With a refund of an overpayment to Hospice for my late Mom, plus the
> COVID-19 stimulus check, my bank account isn't so anemic. However, bills
> are already lined out for it...as they say "It's not hard to meet expenses...
> they're everywhere". :P I even found a dollar bill on the ground in front
> of the Post Office this morning...I hope that's a good omen...I'm long
> overdue for some good things to happen.

I hope so, Daryl!

> However, I'm not driving outside of central Arkansas anymore...the long
> rides or drives are too hard on me. Never mind the speed demons on the
> interstate highways, and the bumper crop of potholes. I saw a meme awhile
> back where "the pothole repair truck got devoured by a pothole". 

I would have said "bumper crop of a--holes" lol  There seem to be a bunch of them around here these days but then Cornell University is in session now  so that makes sense...

> I got my first COVID-19 shot today...I'll get another one in 3 weeks.
> They lifted the mask mandate in Arkansas, and opened up COVID-19 shots
> to anyone 16 and older. With a 3 week time between the 2, I think by
> May 14, I should be "in the clear".

I'm due for the 2nd next week, Ron got his 2nd already.  We won't be doing any traveling for obvious reasons.. not yet.

> However, with all the stuff outside the BBS, I've had precious little
> time to do any work with it...except logging on every few days to read
> QWK Mail...and to update the ham radio and weather related items. I was
> hoping to do work on reviving 2 message networks, but I need to get the
> plumbing issues at the house fixed first.

Good luck with the plumbing stuff, no fun I know :(

Take care,
Janis

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