Jo, so sorry to hear about your dad, but he sounds like a tough son-of-a-gun so I'm sure that he'll be recovering quickly.
Moab and The Stoop won't be quite the same without you, but you'll be there in our hearts and minds.
Safe travels and positive vibes to you and your dad.
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