On Friday, I intend to sit down at the PC and write my obituary - right after I finish the doing the income tax. It's something I've been meaning to do, but lately, it comes to mind more often than it should. My wife said it would be a good idea, especially when she and I realize that death is knocking on the door a lot from frequently that I would like to think about it.

Today, I went for a cat scan of my thyroid, which is now enlarged. The doc said that more than likely it is contributing to my breathing difficulties, but when I asked about having it removed, she said I probably would not survive the anesthesia. Wonderful! She said that there is a possibility that we could slow the growth with medications, though.

So, tomorrow, I will be transporting my S-950 to another repair guy, one that is far more competent than the previous guy who had it for three weeks and couldn't figure out how to do the job. Then, as soon as I get home, I'll start on the taxes, which should not take long since I am fully retired.

When I finish the Obit, I'll have Carol proof read it, and upon my untimely demise, she will post it here. As my old friend Bruno (John) said, I'm not smarter just because I have lived so long. Longevity really doesn't have a lot to do with intelligence. However, my life's experiences have taught me a lot more than I could ever have imagined. And, those experiences allowed me to convey that information to others. That's, IMO, is what life is all about.

Good thread,

Gary