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Message:: [QUOTE="Morgandude11, post: 1607539, member: 37839"]I have been a grumpy dude recently, as my left knee, which suffers from moderate to severe Osteoarthritis (yeah I know, too many sports in my youth)  has consequently been awfully painful.  To make a long story short, my doctor's scheduling service contacted me yesterday, and told me that he will do an arthroscopic procedure on it next Thursday, to make me considerably more comfortable (He calls it a "Spring Cleaning, removing some bone chips, and smoothing out bone and scar tissue).   I asked how long the recovery period would be (as in, could I actually go to the show with a cane on Friday>??) and they said "are you kidding?"   This is my 4th arthroscopy on my knees--third on this one, and one on the right.  If it is anything like the previous ones, I will be somewhat restricted in my mobility for a week to two weeks.  So, definitely NO FUN show for me this year. This is a shame, as I was looking forward to seeing y'all, and looking/buying? some great coins.  However, my doc did have this opening, and his next available period would have been the end of February--not practical, given pain levels.   So, sorry that I won't be able to see you folks and share some good times.  Cancelled my reservation at no penalty, but am regretful of missing the show, and some new friends. Regards, Morgandude11 (David)[/QUOTE]