Not much going on in the South, especially since the Tarheels decided not to show up for the semi-finals of the Final Four.  OK, they did make a brief appearance in the first part of the second half, but the rest was so disappointing.  I’m done with the doctors and therapists, not sure if therapy did all that much, and since there was not progress, the doctor released me from care.  He said over the next year will determine how much more progress the fingers, wrist, elbow, and shoulder will make, but he did expect some. 
TBD

I am getting some work done in the yard, but it really aggravates me when a tool slips out of my left hand because I have no grip.  Everyone knows what a patient person I am.  Trust me, I’m worse on myself than I ever was anyone else.

Had my first real doctor’s visit 2 weeks ago, nice to have a doc sit down and take time to completely review you entire medical history.  The unfortunate part was my cholesterol was WAY too high.  Everything still works good, but I’m doing the Atkins diet again with exercise–it worked before, it better work again.  Not really wanting to go on Lipitor the rest of my life.  I just got lazy at the end and continued into retirement, so I know what I need to do.

For all you Minot-eer’s, how about the 72nd coming back?!?!  THAT was a good squadron, especially under the leadership of Ed Dixon.  I imagine the entire state of North Dakota is celebrating, and the realtors have just got to be licking their chops.  Maybe Trav can give us an update, if he reads this.

Chuck, if you thought I ever gave you d0-do about owning a Ford, you should have heard me ROFLOL when I read that you bought a Land Rover.  James Auclair, if any one remembers him from Griffiss or the 49th, had one, and I do believe that it literally was in the shop more than his garage, until he got rid of it.  Good luck, my friend.

James, bully for you on the marathons and your graciousness during your father’s passing.

Reed, I disagree about being richer on active duty, but then my circumstances are different now.  And were you just getting an annual check, or another upgrade?  Glad to hear a good pilot is still flying.

Cheers for now.