Just got bach after a good days of skiing and a great dinner at one of the many great restaurants on the Lake Tahoe...

You said...

"...your life has taken a turn for the worse. If you become truly suicidal there are help lines you can call."...

I am glad I did not read before hitting the slopes. I did take a "Suicide Tumble" half way down Cornce II, but it was fun because of the 14 inchs of cold powder snow...

Have a merry Christmas and enjoy yourself in Austin. Per my brother in law, if one has to live in Texas, Austin is the city to be in...Lol...

Gil...