9/10/2017 5:06:46 PM: Power is out and the worst of the storm is not expected for another 5-6 hours...it's going to be a long night...

9/10/2017 11:44:46 AM: Hanging out while Irma passes - the worst in not expected until late tonight, although the rain has been constant and the winds are intermittent...Feel free to send messages to help pass the time. I hope everyone stays safe during this storm...

7/20/2017 3:57:14 PM: Surgery was successful - relaxing and recovering now. Still a bit stiff and not in a good way.

7/17/2017 6:37:47 PM: I'm scheduled for hernia surgery this week, as such, I'll not be able to do too much except watch tv, read, and be online. Stop by and send a note to say hi to keep me from going stir cray.

6/5/2017 6:45:20 PM: My first journal post - had the pleasure of being diagnosed with a hernia today, female doctor grabbing/probing the groin area and telling me to cough, while the female nurse watched. Unfortunately the only fix is surgery, which will probably occur in July - at least the surgery can be done laparoscopically...