Thanks for all the replies, and especially for the thank-you's.
I will be flying directly into Ft. Benning, GA, so hopefully I will be home in time for the holidays. My parents and wife and kids will be there to meet me.
I sent the old man some beer to brew (his first in over a year) and he just told me today that he bottled it, but it wont be ready in time....sigh oh well.
I may not get a chance to post again, but I wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Hopefully I will be brewng by 1 FEB.
Later,
Josh