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
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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
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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
…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.
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
292 ahead of me but my thoughts are with you and the family as much as all of theirs!
Best wishes.
BEST wishes and recovery for all, my thoughts and prayers are with you
To Anthony and wife from Down Under
Hopes, prayers, thoughts, fingers crossed, anything I can think of I’m doing.
Best wishes for a successful procedure, and a speedy recovery 🙂
Anthony,
I wish you and your family all the best.
Prayers and all my good wishes for your wife’s speedy recovery.
Wish your wife, you and your family the very best. Hope all goes well.
All the best to you and your family, Anthony. My thoughts will be with you.
My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you all.
Jennifer
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.
Wish a good recovery of your wife Anthony.
Best wishes for a successful procedure and speedy recovery for your wife.
only the best of thoughts and love for your wife and you.
The best of luck to your wife Anthony, she’s in good hands.
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.
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!
I am praying daily for you, your wife, and all yours.
From Toowoomba, All the best for the op and a speedy recovery.
Stay away. Concentrate on your family. We’ll play nice until you get back.
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.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your wife. God bless you.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Anthony
Best wishes for a successful procedure for your lovely wife and may she have a speedy recovery.