Keswick Farm

Too soon to make predictions about "full recovery" but Bill's age and general vigor are in his favor. They probably won't know about the damage done to his heart muscle until they can do further tests and that won't be for a while. We're under a fresh blanket of snow and it is hard to get around. His Westmoreland friends will care for his sheep. Lambing isn't due until A[ril 29th and he pasture lambs. I think there are about 100 sheep. I may be making some corn runs for him. I'm personally a little squeamish about going on SD-L without Lynn's approval. He's much more connected to people on this list and the Gary forum folks. When anyone actually has a fund raiser organized, we'll take it to SD-L to get participants and perhaps virtual participants. Haven't talked to his mom yet today. Will do so later. Sally Lacy

Lynn telephone this morning from the Brattleboro Hospital. They were arranging to transport Bill to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon, NH, where they put in a stent and he is ordered to stay still without bending his legs. I know if I were told not to bend my legs, they would immediately want to bend and if I were told I could not straighten them, they would cry out against the orders. It will give him something to do. He stays in the ICU for three days and I'll let you know what happens next. With no health insurance, they will be needing our help. Think of fund raisers. We'll be having something here at Keswick Farm when my sheep can do it (haven't even begun to lamb yet). Possibly a sheep management clinic combined with dog training/handling clinic. One of Bill's best friends was the NH extension sheep specialist and used to give seminars. I have two of Bill's dogs and his parents have the others. Lynn is in Lebanon with Bill. Sally Lacy Fitzwilliam NH

Did I hear the word Volunteer? I could use help at the Eye Clinic any time on Tuesday and Wednesday. I have one volunteer coming all the way from Australia to meet Greg and watch the trials, but more are better. Let me know. ------------------ Sally Lacy