Yes, thank you for the update, Bob. We are lucky to have you and K keeping up on this situation, and are glad you are in direct contact with Andy and Beth on a regular basis. Of course you know that we all wish them peace at this time.

Thanks for the update, I had been wondering. So sorry to read such sad news.

I'm so glad I was able to make it to the Boston GTG this past October and meet the great Panda, and everyone else. Thank you for the update. I also think about Gpanda, Beth, you, and Karen and wonder how Andy is doing.

Let Beth and Andy know that they are thought of often and convey my blessings to them!

This is miserable business. Peace to all.

Really saddened to read this.

Thanks for the update, Bob. Many of us are of think of Andy often, and wonder how he is doing. You're a great friend.

Candle lit.

Cyn

I am so very sorry to read this. I recall last year as I began planning a SEAsia trip reading many of his wonderful posts & excellent advice. I had not seen any posts as I began planning this year and wondered why. I hope he is as comfortable as possible.

Very thorough update, thank you for keeping us all in the loop.

wishing tranquility and peace.

Very sad, and I too, hope he is comfortable. Please let him know we miss his banter here and I forgive him for charging me a penalty for my tardy trip report.

I am so sorry to hear this. I am a frequent reader, but not as frequent poster here, but think about Gpanda often. I send my thoughts and prayers to him and Beth and all of their family and friends. I miss Andy's humorous posts here.

I've been away from the Asia Forum for a while, so sorry to hear the report. Andy and Beth are in my thoughts.

Thank you for the update, Bob. I haven't been on the Asia Forum for awhile, but I have been wondering about how Andy/Gpanda was faring and am very sad to read your report, but glad that he seems to be comfortable and has good care, loving friends, and Karen with him.

Thank you for all you do.

This is such sad news. Thanks Bob for keeping us all informed.

Such very sad news. Thanks Bob for the update and good to hear that Andy/gpanda is somewhat comfortable but it must be very hard for Beth to witness his decline.

Burning a candle tonight for comfort.

Andy was moved today to a hospice facility north of Boston.

may his journey be peaceful

candle lit

Wishing him comfort and peace on his final journey.

May the earth release him gently.

Beautifully said, Marija! I could not agree more. Wish I'd said that myself.

Tis evening on the moorland free
The starlit wave is still
Home is the sailor from the sea
The hunter from the hill (A.E. Housman)

Thank you, GPanda, for all your travel tales

As Marija says... To invert Dylan Thomas - may he go gentle into that good night.