Longtime member, Ken Vernon, suffers from severe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. On the advice of his doctor, Ken has been encouraged to give up computer work and digital imaging. As a consequence Ken will have to give up photomicrography as it exacerbates his condition. Ken, our community will be a little less rich without your participation.
Ken has become a good friend to me. We've exchanged emails, I helped him choose his microscope, and helped to make some shipments from the States to New Zealand for him. It was quite gratifying to see him flourish in our community. I cannot imagine meeting a finer gentleman and friend anywhere. Not too long ago Ken sent me an autographed book of New Zealand landscape photographs as a "Thank you" for helping him out. It is one of my treasured possessions, now. I know he and Danny have become good friends, too, over the years sharing in some other forums. I'm sure I can speak for Danny, too, when I say, "We're going to miss you, mate, but we'll always be wishing the best for you."
Ken may not be able to read email but I'll bet that he can still read "snail mail". If anyone is interested in writing Ken or sending him a card I will be happy to provide his address. Just drop me an email and I'll send it to you. OK?
Ken, as always, I wish you the very, very best and maybe some day you can return and make our community complete again.
As always, my friends, my very best regards to all
Get that cuppa ready Ken. 
