I have NEVER experienced tonsillitis like that before!!!
Combine it with my ongoing deafness resulting from my cold of 8 weeks ago, a very bad cough and headaches and you begin to realise that my arrival back here in the Phils. was something of a physical/emotional turmoil.

Fred, sorry I wasn't in touch - but spent most of my time in a bed in Makati.

Arrived in Dumaguete Wednesday and literally could not speak - it felt as if my throat was 'closing up.' I began to get quite scared really.

Then things got even worse - THE RUNS!!!!!!!

Hanna got me copious amounts of medicine in the form of capsules, tablets, sprays.

A few days down the road and I am now feeling 80% (Which, of course, is enough to enjoy a San Mig. or 12.)

So guys, I am back and will start posting again forthwith.

BTW - Keith - do I have to send in a sick note or can I self-certify?

May the Fourth be with you,

Al.