One of the best things about a message board like this one is you get to know people after a while and you get to take an interest in their lives. I always enjoy hearing your stories of what you and your dad do (mostly the golf ones). It's quite evident to all how close you are with your father, and it's heartwarming.

We'll set up a prayer thread for him for his surgery, and then while he's recuperating we'll loot your apartment.

Hang in there, and next spring you'll be arguing over how many strokes he'll give ya on the front nine.