Spoke to Gail Poole a moment ago... all is GREAT (to everyone's understanding.) Surgery went very well... 2 hours. Mike is beginning to wake up and should have his tubes and "stuff" removed shortly.

I have a feeling a groggy, pain-racked Mr. Poole will NOT be able to resist typing us a poorly typed (due to mobilty/ medication) "howdy" as early as this evening... tomorrow at the latest.

Anyone care to start a "Chip Poole" narrowing down the time Mr. Poole posts??? WE KNOW he can't stay away long!!

WAY TO GO MIKE!!! and THANKS to Gail who graciously provided an update although she and her family must be clearly exhausted.