Thank you for visiting the South Channel website and blog. Your interest and support makes maintaining the site worthwhile and is very much appreciated.

As you may have noticed, Channel Man Stan's blog entries have been a bit sporadic as of late and it has been several days since he has posted an update. This is not by his own choice. Channel Man Stan went to the emergency room at the West Parry Sound Health Centre last Friday night and was diagnosed with a very acute case of viral pneumonia. He received treatment, but didn't respond as hoped and his illness has temporarily prevented him from being able to share his musings.

Mr. and Mrs. Channel Man left the Parry Sound area yesterday morning to return to the US for additional treatment under the care of his primary physician. Upon their return to Hornell, NY, Channel Man's condition had worsened to the point that he was rushed to the emergency room via ambulance and was admitted to the hospital yesterday afternoon at 4:00 PM. His condition is fair and somewhat stable, but extremely serious and potentially life threatening. He may be moved into the intensive care unit later today if his condition does not begin to improve. He is alert and awake and doing as well as can be expected, but obviously will not be able to continue his posts for the time being.

I will continue to post updates when I can. Please keep Channel Man Stan and our family in your hearts and prayers.

We love you Channel Man.

-- Channel Man's Son Lance (ltopping@bizwonk.com)