Ok, so at least this time I鈥檝e got one of the Speedmaster鈥檚 grandfathers on for Tuesday.
I am feeling better and better, no doubt due to all of your best wishes! Thank you all! Shoutouts to @Longbow , @Omega1 , @alam and @Lou P in particular.
(It鈥檚 the Buddhist in me. I seriously practiced Zen Buddhism for a few years, back in the 90鈥檚. The button is from the late 60鈥檚, when I was in the street as a long haired protestor.)
I have never found another forum like this one. I鈥檇 love to meet some of you some day.