On 21/06/2010 02:38, Jim Jackson wrote: > I must confess I have never been but the more I learn about it the more I > want to go. My wife and I have talked for several years about a trip to the > Isles and Orkney would have to be an important part of the trip. It may be > some time, though, before this can become reality since a month ago she had > brain surgery. The tumor, a meningioma (benign), was removed and she is > making steady progress toward full recovery. Physical therapy, speech > therapy and occupational therapy have all played their role. I think being > near Emory University Hospital and surgeons who teach their procedures at > the Emory University School of Medicine has been a major factor in her doing > as well as she is today. The road is long but we will get to the end of it. > And we will find our way to Orkney. > > We will try to give fair warning when we get to go. > > Best wishes, > > Jim Best wishes to your wife for a speedy recovery from her surgery. Looking forwards to seeing you when you visit Stronsay. -- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney <http://claremont.islandblogging.co.uk>