Mike,
You're right, this is YOUR extended family, and we care about your progress, so keep us posted. You can't keep a good man down, and you're proving it everyday. Sounds like you feel good enough to work and piddle around the E34, and we're glad to hear about it.
We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Part of the healing process is laughter, we can help in that area. We're all pulling for you buddy!
Jr
(maybe we could start a bald bimmer club)