Well made it to Germany..thanks to K:L:M: lost my bags (again) ..still did get them back..managed to fall on ice in Toronto before I left..made for very uncomfortable flight..am getting better now..just a sprained ankle..also have crappy head cold..poss another benifit of flying..nothing too serious ,just enough to make singing not so much fun..NEW years was great, singing with my old friend Steve Reeves..thanks to Millenium Hotels for having me ..nice rooms and good food..Hope the next report is more upbeat..Hey it,s 2006!! Bill.