Greetings All!

First, I want to say "thank you" for the many messages of well wishes & those inquiring privately about my rather lengthy absence.

Second, I apologize for the long absence. The members of XMarks has been on my mind often.

As an update, my health issues (back) was getting better, when the day prior to my birthday (04/23) my wife & I were the victims of a hit & run accident. Fortunately neither of us were seriously injured, but the impact was enough to re-aggravate my back, as well as old rib injury.
I'm doing better now, though my ribs are still a little sore.

On another note my computer was down with an "illness" most of May, but it is feeling much better now.

Finally, the next month or two may see my presence here still a bit lacking, as I'm beginning a new venture in my life that will occupy most of my time (at least until I settle in). This summer I will be returning to school!
I'm a wee bit apprehensive as its been....well....lets just say its been many, many moons since I was last called a "student".

Oh, for those wondering, I'm pursuing a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice (after much thought, I decided that radiology just wasn't for me, my bread & butter had always been in the security enforcement field, and my wife encouraged me to do what would make me happiest).

I hope to settle in soon so I can spend more time here. I miss you all.

Best regards from the far corner of the Pacific NW (Washington State)!

p.s. ~ for those in my area, it doesn't appear I'll be able to make it to the Bellingham Games this weekend ($$ ... its very tight in our household). However, if I can, I'll be stopping by the Clan Lamont/Muir booth Saturday afternoon put on by XMTS members Old Hiker & Don (*if* I'm there you'll also be able to track me down @ the Clan Donald booth, wearing my Newsome Macdonald of Keppoch box pleat!). Cheers!