Wow, thanks everyone. Thought I would just check the forum before getting some rest and came across this thread. Very thoughtful of you all.
In my infamous Cancun fall last year I also banged up my left knee but thought it was just bruised and would eventually heal. It never did and after an MRI was determined I have a torn meniscus in the left knee. So tomorrow ( Thursday) at 10:30 am I'm scheduled to have it fixed. Crutches for a week and then it won't be long till I'm back at it again.
Will let you know how I'm doing in just a day or so.
Bob