I saw the neurosurgeon on Monday, the 16th. He said the crack in the top spine bone has not healed, but it is probably an old injury. I could probably do away with the collar, but because I have balance and dizzyness spells, and fall about twice a month, he recommends I continue to wear the collar indefinitely. Next winter he wants me to have another x-ray and see him in January. I am leaving for home on Monday, 30 March, will spend one day visiting a friend in Frederick MD, and get home on Thursday, Apruil2. I do want to go to tech users that Friday. Should something happen and I get delayed, , I can call NHAB Thursday by 3 PM, and they can let Ken know. Yesterday I got spam supposedly from Irene Sutkus, so her computer has been compromised. Finally, I want to join the Lakes Region chapter conference call Saturday morning,the 21, but am confused (as always) about the phone number and pin. Can someone please send me the correct numbers? Thanks, Ed Meskys