i_am_kane

Hello Art, On a serious note, may I ask if you meant to write vancomycin, which is an antibiotic? If so, my goodness, you must have been very ill. I have enough knowledge about vancomycin to know the seriousness of your problem.

My heartfelt, best wishes to a full recovery and a full active life.

LoveItaly

Art, WOW!! I only joined Fodors sometime this last spring and so consequently did not have the pleasure of reading any of your post.

But after reading this thread it seems to me that you are going to have a better 2005 than any Fodorite here.

It appears you have friends all over the US. And with your RV and your positive attitude toward life I would imagine that this next year is going to be very special for you.

I too will look forward to your trip report. Happy Holiday and a joyous 2005 to you and your loved ones.

suesnothome

Art,

I certainly remember you and enjoyed being at one of the Southern Calif get togethers at your home a few years ago. I also REALLY enjoyed that dessert you made! It was delicious!

Enjoy your travels and best of health to you.

Happy Holidays,

Susan

MelJ

Hi, Art--the RV is, indeed, a beauty! I'm expecting you to swing my way when the weather breaks!

dancintomusic

You are going to have a lot of fun, Art, as you travel around the U.S.A! Please let me know when you are in the lower part of southeast Michigan. Until then, all the best to you!

machin

What a great spirit. Happy travels and happy holidays.

Giovanna

I sure do remember you Art and am very pleased to hear that you are doing well and planning to travel again. We stayed away from Europe this year, not for any particular reason, and instead made five trips in the US. We had a wonderful time. Visited new places and returned to places we hadn't been for years. It was terrific. Know you will have great adventures too.

Happy Holidays and happy travels when you hit the road again!

luvtotravel

Best wishes on your travels. I remember a couple of GTGs at your home. You'll brighten up the crowd wherever you go. Have a great time.

Diane

April

Welcome back, Art!

SusanP

Art, I've read many of your posts in the past. Glad to hear you're not letting your health problems keep you down! Hope you continue to improve.

Bestonthebeach

Hello, Art!!! Nice to hear from you and about your plans. Enjoy that RV .... people we knew loved their travels in one, and met so many good people. Take care, have a great holiday and a prosperous New Year. Fodors could use your reports, so give us the gift in '05.

Art

My goodness, I'm overwhelmed with these responses. I did not think that so many would remember me as it has been quite a while since I posted.

Yes I_AM_KANE it was vancomycin and I was in pretty bad shape for a while. I really feel good now and am trying herbal medicines now to see if they will help. I am still getting therapy 3 times a week to continue building me up.

I am having a computer desk put into my RV and it is pre-wired for satellite connection for both TV and Internet so I will be staying in touch.
I have a commitment to teaching a couple of evenings a week for another 3 months then will be moving to Portland.

I will be posting my first trip report on the US forum within the n ext few hours.

laughlin

Dear Art,
Hope you are doing better. My travel friend. Had arthoscopic surgery of his shoulder. Minor surger, The hospital have him vancomycin also. But did not tell him. He has ringing in his ears and has hearing loss. Did you know of the possible side effects
Has anything you tried helped. If It has let me know.

Thanks

sheila

There's no nice way to say this. Unfortunately, Art died.

i_am_kane

Very sad news about Art...may he be in peace now.