Just had a total hip replacement 22 days ago...already cane-free & other than some stiffness, feeling brand, spankin' new! Started driving a week ago & am cleared to start back gigging March 5...so, all in all, well worth the effort & expense! Now, all we need is Spring, so I can start cycling, hiking n'maybe a round of golf! Idaho weather seems a bit reluctant there tho'...patience will prevail & looking forward to a sweet Idaho summer! Thanks to y'all for all your support & interest...I will get some more writing n'producing in soon as well...it's time for more of my story for y'all to smile about...L8RT8Rs! Spud