You never know when infectious disease will pay a visit. The doctor guided me well and am now on the mend it seems. Bob did do things when he could and his story is never far from thought.

And I agree with you on the sandals!

I thought I would get more time with the Moleskine but my brain was having no part of writing or thinking about world domination plans. Feeling better now and the doctor says in time I’ll feel my normal old again!

::sharpen pencil, get out moleskine::

I’m sorry you aren’t feeling so hot, Steve. I hope you’re up to flittering hither and thither soon.

Hope things are going well for you Dave. You’re right about illness raising awareness of the inevitable tick tock of the clock. I suppose it can’t be any other way. I have to believe awareness is a good thing but at times it feels scary…

I’m beginning to appreciate the idea of being laid low by pneumonia. Was pushing things a bit but my body is tapping me on my shoulder –“Not so fast fella…”.

I can see how it could change how I think about myself and my capacity for things physically and mentally. It kind of redefines weakness. I’ve always wondered why some people seem old. I have my eye on this.

Haven’t been able to see my granddaughter since she was born because I’ve been sick.
But see a lot of the new puppy. Junior definitely sees a new partner in crime with Lily. I imagine it will only improve as she gets bigger.

Deciding on retirement and doing things when you can is a challenge many face I guess. It spins in my head from time to time but right now I’m just focused on the day ahead…

And it takes seemingly forever to recover to what you think is normal.

In your future Steve, may well be retirement at some point from daily employment and then too, a grandchild in the offing, and then there’s Lilly the Belgian sheepdong pup (with absolutely wonderfully docked ears). So much to to an enjoy. Does jUnior realize Lilly is there for him as much as you and your wife?

Life throws us curves we neverexpect, in my own case can well understand the pitfalls of health care and what it does to you the patient.

I tell people do what you can do now, regardless because later on you may not be able to do which you want as financial and health reasons come first. I would love to travel to foreign lands, not going to happen due to the cost for travel health insurnace, for me due to my numerous maladies. Best quote was C$234.00 premium, per day…go figure.
I have the money, it is the actual dollar cost that scares me. And then finding air transport where thee is enough legroom, hip room and a place for my four-wheel walker.

Thanks!

Working at it. Stay warm down under!