Any "old timers 1997-2002" still around?

Hi all,

When I was first diagnosed (1997) this group was a blessing as I had just 
lost a career I loved and was in a horrible flare which lasted almost 3 
years, and so many of the folks that were on here at that time probably 
saved my life.  It is truly amazing how the treatments for Crohn's has 
changed in the 11 years, and though I would really enjoy catching up with 
some of those that were so helpful, I see there are still the same type of

folks here now.  Back then I had created a website for those that wanted
to 
be listed and at that time we almost had 300 members (from the old site)
and 
it was safe from "bots" as you had to know the exact URL to be able to
find 
others.  Now with "bots" it can make life miserable or at least your
email.

Best of luck to all and if any of the "old timers" are still here, please 
let me know as I'd love to catch up with you all.

Ken Akin
aka "kjakin or kakin"