I hd hope you were off traveling in body; glad to hear that you were at least freewheeling in spirit.

Get better soon.

Best wishes,

Rex

Dear Mr. Haines,
I am sorry you have not been well ehough to travel recently. I very much appreciated all the information you gave me last summer. I always enjoyed reading your posts on Fodor's. Hope your good health will quickly return.

Sally

Ben, you are my traveling hero, please know that we all wish you better health in the future. You can "virtually" travel with us here on this forum. Fodors managers, please help us reconnect with Ben! :-) Judy

It is my pleasure to post the note for Mr Haines, I knew his absence from the Forum must have been greatly missed.

Although having never met Mr Haines,but as many others, being inspired by his generosity of sharing info,his kindness,patience and never failing courtesy,I have tried to become a more informed and open-minded traveler.

Dear Mr Haines,wish you and all of us many a happy sleeping car from Kesztheley to Plovdiv in the near future.

Mr Haines, I am sorry you are not well. I have missed your posts. Get better soon!

I'm really sorry to hear that Mr Haines is not well. I wish him a speedy recovery.

On the other topic of not being able to log in.

Things happen sometimes.

Why doesn't he try to set up a new user name with a slightly altered handle.

For example. Instead of Mr Ben Haines how about Sir Ben Haines. Etc

I too was becoming concerned about Sir Ben's absence here. What can we do to help solve the software problem? I have certainly had <b>my</b> share of software problems here.

Mr. Haines, Sir Ben, wishing you a complete &amp; speedy recovery.

Get well Ben--you are needed.

Ben-

May you quickly be restored to good health!

Byrd

Hope you have a full and speedy recovery Ben. Wondered where all your kind words and wonderful information had gone to. You made my first trip to London (and the first ever to Europe) much more special. Best wishes and welcome back:-)

Mr. Haines,

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Most of my European travels were enhanced because of your great advice. Hoping you will be back to traveling soon.

Suse

Dear Mr. Haines, I also have missed your kind words and insightful advice. I send my best wishes for a speedy recovery. Anne

Ben,
You have helped me so much in the past.
I hope you are feeling better each day.
mike

Here are wishes from another Ben Haines fan for a speedy recovery and an expedited return to the boards!
Annette

And here I thought you were on a long and interesting trip and didn't have time to post. I am very sorry to hear you are ill and wish you a complete and speedy recovery.

Judy - is there an address where someone can send a &quot;snail mail&quot; card to Ben?

Mr Haines,
Your comments have always been a delight. Sorry about your health problems - my thoughts and prayers are with you.Sue

Dear Mr Haines: There are so few truly fine gentlemen in the world such as yourself, one poster said it best...&quot;we need you.&quot;&quot; Get well soon!!

Sharon

Ben,

Haste ye back!

Jinx Hoover

Gentleman indeed. I have had the fortune to communicate by e-mail with Ben on a few occasions, and he is always thoughtful. Good luck with the health issues and come back soon.