Frustration Follies

Do you ever wonder why you do the things you do, especially when things go wrong?  Took a trip to Louisville this weekend.  In fact, I sit here in the RV writing this on a Saturday evening.  The trip was twofold; one reason to visit the Louisville Slugger factory because I’m interested on how they [...]

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Long Time Gone….

as Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young would sing in their heyday.  Yes, the website has been down for the past two weeks.  I apologize but the dictums of cyberspace were out of my control.  Much has happened and I will catch you up to speed in the next few days.  But as a welcome back [...]

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Wet Friday Alters the Golfing

The past two days have been relatively uneventful.  Bicycling and walking always on the daily menu as I continue to battle the bulge in the midsection in preparation for what may be around the bend.  Friday morning my friend Tom McDonald picked me up for a round of golf. The bad weather didn’t seem to [...]

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A Personal 9/11 Memory

I’m sure today is a day that no one throughout America will ever forget. It has put a mark on all of us and effected us in ways that are too numerous to even fathom. It’s a day that I have a personal relationship with. When told that I had condrosarcoma and needed surgery, the [...]

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Wonderful News and TMB's

Although the rains came on and off yesterday, it seemed as if nothing could dampen my spirits.  I received a call from the pathologists office with the results of my Petscan.  As I stated earlier this scan surveys the entire body for any trace of cancer.  Well, I’m free and clear.  No sign of cancer [...]

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Signs, Signs, Everywhere are signs…..

I spent a large part of last week on a quest in search of another motorcycle.  After having ridden my fourth trial run I was more confused than ever.  But life seems to smile on me somehow.  I always seem to receive a sign, an omen, a heads-up if you will that reverses any mental [...]

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SUCCESS?

I was often under the impression that a consultant’s position was something unnecessary.  That is, until I became one.  I won’t bore you with the duties and daily machinations regarding my position.  It would appear mundane to the normal person.  Most of it centers around building new facilities at this time, budget contraints, and the [...]

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Caterpillar Oil Woes

Our RV had to be moved about twenty feet to allow another RV to pass thru where we were positioned.  A bit of a hassle but I will go out of my way to help someone out.  As I started the engine I noticed the oil pressure guage climbed steadily until it went over the [...]

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Much Ado About Nothing

It’s been a good couple of days.  Robin and I attended the last Steeler pre-season game on Thursday evening.Great tickets were the prelude to great food and a great time with my best friend.  Friday saw us doing a little commercial work but then we went on another quest. You see, when I get an [...]

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