Thanks to each and all who have called, e-mailed, and written.
I am now back at home, and although the pneumonia is not yet fully contained in either lung, it was thought that 36 hours of I.V. antibiotics will be sufficient to make me get well (together with numerous pills, and threats as to future treatment options).
Besides, every three days they change the I.V. site, and after watching the nice nurse from another country unsuccessfully gouge four holes in my arms in an vain attempt to insert the first I.V., while cursing in what I later learned was Tagalong, that my veins were "frightened," I decided to take my chances with
my Wife. God Bless and Keep all Doctors, Nurses and Nurse Aides, and etc., but remember that one must always retain a sense of humor when in their cluthes.
So for now, Dennis will not get all of my gear and trade goods.