John,

I know all too well about health issues. In the process of fixing one problem a whole shooting match of problems have come up and they didn't do the best of jobs fixing the first one (got the cancer but also damaged a major nerve and took out something we had talked in depth about the importance of leaving in). So now i work for myself building musical instruments and working on a contract to build some for a distribution firm.

I will strongly second Irvings statement that you years of experience in the manual side of the house will be greatly appreciated as well as you understanding of the mechanics of the machines.

I wish the best to you health wise and keep on kicking.