Hi Daryl,   
      
   >> Ward Dossche chatted with him on facebook -  Ward relayed info from Bill say   
   >> that Bill's power line was clipped  by utility company workmen by accident..   
   >> guess the power loss fried some or all of Bill's equipment. Bill also later   
   >> Ward know that he (Bill) was waiting for some insurance funds to rebuild his   
   >> system, etc.  I'm not sure how that worked out.. but that is probably why he   
   >> been "away" for so long.  He's likely using a tablet or some such to talk on   
   >> facebook, but probably isn't really ready to do the whole fidonet thing yet.   
      
   > OK, that helps. One of my users, a Visiting Sysop, wanted to know   
   > about the situation. Bill should get some compensation from the power   
   > company, IMO.   
      
   I agree but I also know (at least in the North East) how tight the mucky-mucks   
   in the Utility business can be...  :(   
      
   Here's hoping he is able to come back sooner than later :)   
      
   Take care,   
   Janis   
      
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