[Z-man]

Some of you know that my dad suffered a heart attack and went into cardiac arrest last Saturday. I've been down in FL for the week to be with my mom and give my dad all the encouragement he needs.

On Sunday, the doctors installed three stints into the arteries that feed oxygen to the heart. While that operation was a success it was determined that something had to be done about my dad's arythmea (irregualr heartbeat) An ICD (pacemaker) would be the best soluation.

As of 9pm tonight, he is out of immediate danger. They installed an ICD (Internal Current Defibulator) that acts as a pace maker and will actually shock his heart if it beat irregularly, and will prevent future VT's and cardiac arrests.

This is the short version of the difficult week I've had - going to the hospital, seeing my dad in such a weakened condition earlier this week was a hard pill for me to swallow. But it was a great joy to see him return to himself - this morning you could really see that he was recovering very well.

You will be glad to know that the only two decorations that my dad wanted to keep in his hospital room were a calendar (with a pretty winter scene) and a 1-43rd scale model of my 944. Like father like son!

Thank you for the emails and kind words you folks sent my way - I really appreciate it, and so does my family.

Regards,
-Zoltan.