[bomelia]

Fred, that was so dam funny I spurted. I recently had this experience, several years early due to an unexpected set of events. Turned out to be nothing. Trust me, having a friend who is Colon Doctor is a blessing. I dunno about 17,000 feet, but I did see "the tube" and it had "foot" markings on it, all the way up to 7 feet as I recall. Johnny whats his name would have been made to feel quite inadequate. But the drugs were good and I remember none of the act. I will tell you men, phuck your pride and all of that. I have had two friends die from colorectal disease. Its ugly and pointless. As for me, I will be heading back on the "prescribed" date for the next one. No fear. And dying from embarassment is the stupidest way to go.

Mike