some of the elders may remember laughing otter, who was an important part of istaria before the time of troubles with the company that shall never be named.
it breaks my heart to advise you that he is in hospice and has been made as comfortable as possible. he has agressive brain cancer. last month, he was operated on for it, and was doing better, but an infection has taken hold and further surgery is not possible. the infection is tenacious, and the family is planning for the worst.

if you care to, please keep bryan in your thoughts for a painfree transition, and send postive vibes to the wife and daughter he leaves behind.

thank you for your attention and your best wishes.