Hi Daryl,

>> Ward Dossche chatted with him on facebook -  Ward relayed info from Bill say
>> that Bill's power line was clipped  by utility company workmen by accident..
>> guess the power loss fried some or all of Bill's equipment. Bill also later
>> Ward know that he (Bill) was waiting for some insurance funds to rebuild his
>> system, etc.  I'm not sure how that worked out.. but that is probably why he
>> been "away" for so long.  He's likely using a tablet or some such to talk on
>> facebook, but probably isn't really ready to do the whole fidonet thing yet.

> OK, that helps. One of my users, a Visiting Sysop, wanted to know
> about the situation. Bill should get some compensation from the power
> company, IMO.

I agree but I also know (at least in the North East) how tight the mucky-mucks
in the Utility business can be...  :(

Here's hoping he is able to come back sooner than later :)

Take care,
Janis

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