Tron, alot of us here feel that we are more than "internet friends" and care about each other's well being. I know you're an ex-military guy and that probably means you are ultra self- reliant and am happy keeping things to yourself, but some of us feel the need to share how we're feeling with the others. It might possibly seem wimpy to you to do that, but not everyone here is as self contained as the average military guy. I remember your original post when Alex first told he was leaving for a spell, and you certainly seemed to feel that way then, but there is nothing wrong with acting that way. A lot of people feel the need to do it.