Al is a big part of the community here (or what's left of it). My thoughts go out to him and his family. People have recovered from "terminal," and I wouldn't put it past him.
I'll just leave this here:
Originally Posted by THEOLDMAN
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ...."WOW! What a ride!!!!!"