EDIT... Events have overtaken this suggestion. PB has secured a replacement. So don't just jump to the donate site for this reason. I believe he will happily accept donations specifically for his work though.
Nevertheless, the response shows what a great user community this is - thanks to all who donated.

Ok, here is my suggestion.

If 40 of us would donate $10 each, PB would be able to get a replacement. He has done a great deal for this community and we can say thanks in this way. I'm sure many would be able to donate more but by limiting it to $10 each, no one really gets the glory. This is community support as it should be. When we get to $400 we'll call it a day.

Here is how I suggest we do it. Go to PB's donation site as follows:

https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/we...010bfb00cf3c64

and donate $10.

Then return to this thread and add $10 to the previous total given and post the new total. Also add the donation link to make it easy for the next one who wants to donate.

A couple of points I think I should mention.
There will certainly be others who are perhaps deserving and wonder why they were not 'chosen'. Please do not feel dismissed, be glad that we are able to do this for one person. Your day may come in a completely different way.

Also, PB, you say that there are others more deserving. This may well be true but grace is not depenent upon the worthiness of the recipient.

My only concern is that this thread could get lost and be missed by those who might want to contribute. Anyone have any suggestions on this?

The total is $10

(if you have already donated for this reason, just add to the total your donation amount and repost)

And thanks to all who contribute!!!