Announcement

Readers may recall a few weeks back where I mentioned that there was a major health challenge in my family. It remains, but we do have a plan of attack.

That will occur this Tuesday, and a 5.5 hour surgery at one of the country’s top medical centers is involved. The operation is not on me, but my lovely wife.

As a result, I’ll be pretty much offline this week. But there is good news in all of this.

WUWT has a life of its own now. It will continue without my help, thanks to the tireless work of guest authors, our moderation team, and of course the tips and notes brought in by our volume of readers.

Since this will be a lighter than usual week, guest posts and news items are welcome.

Along those lines, as I mentioned in comments here, I extended a guest post to Tamino, since he thinks my presentation of Arctic sea ice is all wrong. I formally extend that offer again for him to do a post on Sea ice this week, either or both hemispheres, with the only caveats being that it has to be published free of any insults and that all comments must be accepted that fit within our blog policy.

If anyone has ideas for a guest post, flag a moderator. “Charles the moderator” can publish guest posts. Just leave him a note and he or somebody will contact you.

I leave WUWT in capable hands. Barring complications, I’ll likely return late this week or this weekend.

Thank you for your consideration. – Anthony

[UPDATE]

I can be contacted at charlesthemoderator (at) gmail dot com.

I don’t read every comment so email is best if I you need me to see something. ~ctm

[/UPDATE]

UPDATE: 10/20 11am pst from my Blackberry at SU med ctr

Surgery went well – no issues- prognosis good.

Long road to physical rehab begins.

My sincerest and most heartfelt thanks to everyone for their support and prayers.

Anthony

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CRS, Dr.P.H.
October 18, 2010 3:42 pm

…I’ve had a lot of enjoyment with WUWT, and realize I’ve never made a donation! (red face)
Therefore, Anthony, please accept my modest donation to Surfacestations.org as a good luck gesture to you and your wife.

csanborn
October 18, 2010 3:43 pm

Mrs Watts, my family’s prayers go out to the God of the Bible for you and your special husband this week. May you have a good outcome and a quick recovery.
Clay

jeef
October 18, 2010 3:45 pm

292 ahead of me but my thoughts are with you and the family as much as all of theirs!
Best wishes.

grayman
October 18, 2010 3:45 pm

BEST wishes and recovery for all, my thoughts and prayers are with you

October 18, 2010 3:48 pm

To Anthony and wife from Down Under
Hopes, prayers, thoughts, fingers crossed, anything I can think of I’m doing.

BCGreenBean
October 18, 2010 4:12 pm

Best wishes for a successful procedure, and a speedy recovery 🙂

Peter O'Brien
October 18, 2010 4:17 pm

Anthony,
I wish you and your family all the best.

October 18, 2010 5:12 pm

Prayers and all my good wishes for your wife’s speedy recovery.

October 18, 2010 5:12 pm

Wish your wife, you and your family the very best. Hope all goes well.

Torgeir Hansson
October 18, 2010 5:17 pm

All the best to you and your family, Anthony. My thoughts will be with you.

vigilantfish
October 18, 2010 5:35 pm

My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you all.
Jennifer

Roger Carr
October 18, 2010 6:01 pm

I’m with the spontaneous groundswell of caring for your wife which is worldwide, Anthony. Mass goodwill is a powerful force; and she has it with her.

tokyoboy
October 18, 2010 6:01 pm

Wish a good recovery of your wife Anthony.

F. Ross
October 18, 2010 6:09 pm

Best wishes for a successful procedure and speedy recovery for your wife.

Leo G
October 18, 2010 6:25 pm

only the best of thoughts and love for your wife and you.

Chris F
October 18, 2010 6:45 pm

The best of luck to your wife Anthony, she’s in good hands.

Curious Canuck
October 18, 2010 6:48 pm

Best wishes to you and your family Anthony and a speedy recovery to Mrs. Watts. Time with my telescope in the coming days will be filled with the knowledge that the same stars are shining on all of you as do our (your readers’) thoughts.

October 18, 2010 6:51 pm

Prayers, thoughts, hope for the future. May GOD bless you and yours and may he keep you and yours in the palm of his hand!

Theo Goodwin
October 18, 2010 6:56 pm

I am praying daily for you, your wife, and all yours.

Rhyl Dearden
October 18, 2010 7:00 pm

From Toowoomba, All the best for the op and a speedy recovery.

H.R.
October 18, 2010 7:08 pm

Stay away. Concentrate on your family. We’ll play nice until you get back.

October 18, 2010 7:09 pm

I know the feeling exactly, Anthony. Don’t forget your nutrition during this situation. And take notes.
If I can remember how, I’ll send up a prayer for you and your family.

Jim Clarke
October 18, 2010 7:33 pm

My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your wife. God bless you.

Ross @ Cairns
October 18, 2010 7:41 pm

My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Louis Hissink
October 18, 2010 7:41 pm

Anthony
Best wishes for a successful procedure for your lovely wife and may she have a speedy recovery.