I know many people in the community have been quite concerned about our good friend, Ted "Zathros" Leeuwesteijn, and how he's progressed over the past few months.

Well, I can say that he's doing absolutely awesome! I dropped by his place last nite, and we had a great conversation about all things BeOS (of course.) He really misses being online, but it's just not time yet for him to be able to sit long enough to concentrate. He has come quite a ways in the past six months, and is far from the depressed state he was in.

I asked him if he checks his email these days and of course, yes, this he tries to do, but that's about the extent of his computing. Slowly... he's fighting the condition he has, bit by bit.

He has been to the hospital a few times in recent months, and now patiently sits on the waiting list for the treatment program. The netherlands medical system is not as advanced as it used to be, so delays, delays, and more adminstrivia.

Ted told me he's quite happy to receive letters, postcards, and kind emails, so if you wish to email him, please do so.

If you're feeling a bit in the mood for a nice letter, or postcard of where you live, send them to:

Ted Leeuwesteijn,
Jean Monnetstraat 1,
Rotterdam,
3066VR
Zuid Holland,
The Netherlands.

I'm sure he'll appreciate it. Best wishes to all, from Ted, and thanks to a friendly community that really cares.