Rene- I am sorry to hear about Bob's second stroke, but I'm glad that they found the cause. Both of you will be in our thoughts and prayers this season. Please keep us informed of how Bob's surgery progresses. Madison is a fun town (as you know), and they have some excellent brewers there! I am forwarding this to the rest of the MhBA and St.Paul clubs, as Bob has many friends here, and I'm sure all will want to know of his progress. - Al Original Message: ----------------- From: Rene Cromer rbcromer(a)verizon.net Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:43:31 -0600 To: alboyce(a)bigfoot.com, Rick.Oftel(a)toro.com Subject: Bob Clear DayHi Fellow Brewers, I wanted to give you an update on Bob. He had another stroke Sat evening. It took the vision in his R eye. They administered TPA (clot buster) in the ER and were able to break up the clot before irreversible damage was done. He has regained most of his sight in that eye. Very frightening for him since he is blind in the L eye from previous stroke. The good news is that they found a hole in his heart which is probably the source of his woes. He will be having surgery sometime after the 1st of the year. Glad we are in Madison where we have easy access to the University of Wisconsin Hospitals. (and family). I brought him home last night and he is doing well, but tired. We are hoping to get brewing this spring and join the Madison Homebrewers Club. I have their web address, but haven't had time to check them out. Our son-in-law is a beginner brewer and he will help Bob get back into it. They have brewed together a few times previously and Bob helped him get set up and started with his operation. Look forward to seeing you at the Taste of the Midwest in August if not before. We have room for guests!! Bob and Rene' Cromer -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .