Sorry if I've been quiet lately. DarkFang had a hernia operation a couple of days ago on an outpatient basis (who can afford a hospital room, even with insurance?). He's recuperating now, but certainly not up to speed, and I've been his in-house aide in the meantime. And, next week, he's going in for a root canal.

Still, it all needed to get done, and sooner rather than later.

I've given him a wireless doorbell - and I'm carrying around the chimes - so he can call for me when I'm in the shop or otherwise out of earshot.