That's what friends are for

Thanks to all who have read my blog. I have had readers from all over the world, from countries too many to name but I think they are representative of every continent.

I would like to give special thanks to the following:

• Ron F - an old friend from Shilo who has offered me spiritual guidance. Thanks RF, I don't need it now but you never know.
• Gale M - a good friend with OCD who keeps me grounded and makes me laugh.
• Zoe F - my short-lived teenage girlfriend who likes to keep in touch.
• Edith W - another old friend who first brought my blog to the attention of our teenage friends
• Faye H - another Shilo and internet friend
• Bill B who communicates with me regularly.
• Bruce H & Brian H - like a second family growing up and especially thanks to Bruce who reads regularly and keeps me up-to-date on Brian
• my brother, Don, who is concerned enough about my health that he went out of his way to get me an herbal remedy and who selflessly gives me legal advice on labour problems
• Tim K who helped ease my mind when he told me of his essential tremor and the fact he liked King Biscuit Boy
• Doug J who defended me in a minor internet crisis. We were right DJ, our antagonist was wrong
• my sister, Yvonne, who I know reads and re-reads my blog daily
• my nieces and nephews who, I know are concerned
• my children who worry about me. Don't fret, I am good and will continue to be so
• Brownian Movement who encouraged me to keep writing
• and finally my wife, Sharron. Where would I be without her? She's the best.

If I forgot anyone, forgive me. It is Christmas morning and I have a half-hour to get ready before the children and grandchildren arrive. To all the Shilobrats and my 18 or so "followers", have a happy and healthy new year.