gerd,
I understand from a friend of mine in Cabarete that Tom was "in Town" a couple of days ago. My friend received a phone call to try & have a drink together, but my friend was (most uncharacteristically for him) busy with another appointment (yes, .... not a put off but real!).
So, he is obviously still around, presumably in relatively good health & 'DOING' something to keep himself busy! Pity about the house situation - that could be a wonderous place if managed properly.
What happened with the forum SantiagoDR, did you both fall out or did business just evaporate away? Social interaction skills are SO important aren't they? ~ Grahame.