Thanks Ellie,

A long time ago in a life far far away I played at being a drummer. We never really did more than annoy our parents and the neighbors. These days there is a djembe I hand drum on.

Yes there are plans, mostly to experience things put on hold. We used to travel. Mostly short trips in an RV, but there was always at least a week somewhere. Soooooo, more of that to start. I plan to trade in “our” RV on something with a bit more space to haul toys in.

Toys, well there is the Kayak, but it is designed for the more placid waterways nearby. I plan on picking up another for whitewater. Then there is the bike. I planned on picking up a used touring bike this fall and wintering it over for next year. Unfortunately circumstances have conspired to make that impractical this year. By bike I mean something weighing over 800lbs. A bagger with a removable windscreen is planned

In the near term I have an annual bow hunting trip with my cousins in October and another in November.

There are a few skills I’ll knock the dust off of. I used to boulder and I went rappelling with X for the first time in years during the Memorial Day holiday 2 yrs ago. It was her first time, we used a guide and she was on belay the whole time, very safe.

A new skill I’d like to explore is SCUBA. I have several friends who do and can hook me up, we’ll see.

My son and DIL have discussed, but not planned a RV trip to DC next summer; I’m going, they are welcome to come along. There will be room even in the current RV although I might wish to board the dog.

Lest anyone be concerned a MLCer has arrived in your midst let me assure you. I’m planning it carefully and am willing to delay aspects of my replay until they become affordable on my budget, but I deserve it and I’m going to have it. laugh

On the mundane but rewarding side I do have responsibilities to be mindful of, Mom and my children and grandchildren. One can be a responsible son and grandfather while still living and having some fun, can’t one?


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Me 55, ACK, when did that happen? Doesn't feel like 55
D 30
S 27

You create your own universe as you go along - Winston Churchill