No apologies necessary! In fact, I'm the one who should apologize as you basically heard the first half the story, but never heard the end of it. And it's not as if you didn't enquire after my health in a couple of emails. Unfortunately, I think the topic always came up within rather lengthy threads that I, uh, didn't quite manage to answer... *g* In any case, I'm sorry you had to find out about it here when I should have informed you privately. It wasn't something I kept from you deliberately.

Thank you very much for the offer of a sympathetic ear and an opportunity to drown my sorrows. It's very much appreciated. :-) Of course, the "musical therapy" is very much appreciated as well! ;-)