Well, John, you just reminded me that I'm not alone.I have to take a "shuttle" to a neighboring city tomorrow, 2 1/2 hours away, at 8:30 in the morning, my peak time for you-know-what. It's called a "limo," but it's really a van with three-four seats, filled with other people -- strangers (because my family didn't want me to drive on the holiday, they're insisting I do this). I was sitting here trying to figure out which alternative --- immodium, which I rarely take? Don't eat or drink a thing until I get there? I'm going through a bout since I finished an antibiotic a week ago, too. I hope you get through it. Just remember, the holidays are supposed to fill us with good cheer, but even among "normals," there's a lot of stressful situations, made worse by the fact that we're supposed to be enjoying ourselves so much. I know -- I was "normal" until a year ago.