Alice update Jan 13..

The heart surgeon people have talked to the pulmonary people and a biopsy has been ordered up for the very small lung abnormality and hopefully the heart by-pass surgery can proceed in the next few weeks.Bob January 14th: Dick: What's actually happening is this: Due to her age multiple tests were ordered up prior to her coming full knee replacement. Multiple issues came up, to include the cardiac blockages, a pulmonary issue with the lung spot, and to top it off a determination that she has what's called "dense" breasts which under new protocols call for a more advanced look than the typical mammogram. So, the first thing is to determine the priority, which is the cardiac issue, but she's (the cardiac surgeon) requiring a sign off on the other disciplines to move forward. So, long story short everyone is now talking to each other, and there's a path forward. I think. Bob

How I went to Europe in June of 1963,,,,compliments of the U.S. Army

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Update on Alice January 11th, 2024

All: Alice's open-heart surgery which had been scheduled for tomorrow (Jan 12th) has been postponed...and we don't have a new date yet. This is a result of complications from her P.E.T lung scan, the results from having to be clarified. We don't have a lot more information at this time, but call if you have any questions I might be able to answer.

Update on Alice's health situation sent out 12/27/2023

We just returned from a visit to Orlando Health. Alice is scheduled for open-heart surgery on January 12th. There will be additional tests done between now and then. The anticipated hospital stay is four to five days. Her prognosis for full recovery is excellent based on her current profile. Please call me if you have questions I might be able to answer. Bob In addition to her upcoming open-heart surgury she is going in on January 3, 2024 for a scan for a spot on her lung. These problems were discovered in tests performed prior to a scheduled full knee replacement that has now been postphoned.

Thanksgiving Over The Years....

Thanksgiving over the years.....

Interesting, but somewhat frustrating, times...

Today, Thanksgiving Day 2023, it's 0600 and I'm sitting here at the commputer thinking about past holidays...different places with extended family and different expectations. We'll be having the traditional turkey at our place, and be joined by David & Ashley and her parents and of course Joanna. Both Alice and myself and Ashley's dad are going through some health issues so it will be a slower pace. Because of a flurry of medical visits we've had to cut back on our monthly camping outings. I regretfully cancelled our scheduled campout to Anastasia State Park in Saint Augustine whice we'd reserved for Decembeer as there's just too much medical stuff going on to do it. That's OK as we'll be back on the road, hopefully, come January 2024. A few weeks ago we spent a few days at

Alafia State Park...some snaps from that event here.

Falcon 9 Launch October 30th, 2023

Last night was a beautiful night for a launch! The cloud cover was scattered, the temp was balmy, and the accustics were excellent. This clip was shot from our front yard.