Earl,
Really sorry to hear about your upcoming surgery. You will definately be in my prayers and just e-mail me any time that you feel up to exchanging insults or just want to vent. Rest and as Kristen said, use some of the time to read the build manual and really get familiar with each step. Best wishes my friend and stay in touch. I will be e-mailing you from time to time to see how things are going.
Ron
