raider, he doesnt say much anymore after his stroke. i tried visiting with him early this yr but it was hard to understand him. i do wish he make a very full recovery, b/c as you said, he has so much knowldge to give to any1 willing to listen. i hav been lookin for another dog out of his line, but i haven't been able to find many.
That sure is a shame, I thouroughly enjoyed every conversation I ever had with him