First off Ken,
I have to say that I hope I speak for everyone when I say, WE LOVE YOU!!!, in a non heath ledger kinda way. You are of the ilk that we should all aspire to be. I admire you greatly and as you know I was aware of your back problems and am very glad to hear that you will have something to pass the time. I am SURE that your surgery will go without a hitch and that you will be up and going in no time.
I for one wish you all the best in everything that you do, you have been a good freind and I hope to someday be lucky enough to have a beer with you.
All the best and happiness to one of the greatest guys I know, Ken.
Chris
As per my Sig, "life is long, but in the end the journey is the destination", have a great journey Ken, you have certainly enriched ours.