Bernie, got your e-mail bud, sounds like things are starting to turn for you. Sorry man but that picture of you in the hospital bed broke my heart. However, it looks like there is a small smile on your face and thats the Bernie, aka "Da Blade", that I remember.

Da Razor

"...a salute to a General is customary, Herr Blade;
Even on the left coast."

the Razor has landed!