thanks, clive and dave. i'm on the upswing now. i just hate the constant rollercoaster of this. i can feel horrible in the morning and feel nearly "normal" by noon or vice versa. could have a stretch of a few good or bad days -- just never know what's coming. :p
anyway, i'll be catching up with you all this weekend, or at least that's the goal!
and smelly, ol' boy, i certainly can't help but have a very good cigar after your bombage! :)
mille grazie!
antonio