Wed.3-31-10

Well it might have reached 70 degrees today, I'm not sure until I hear the news tonight. We have this guy on the weather that has grown his beard and is going to shave it off on the first 70 degree day. Also, if you guessed the right time, etc. you can win a John Deer garden tractor. I really hope it hit 70 today, it has been the dumbest contest I have ever seen. I hope to God I never looked as dorkie as this guy in his beard and mustache. Is however exciting that Spring is just around the corner.

I also wanted to thank all of you for the kind words on my recovery etc. As Sharon says: at least I'm not in the F$%^@#%# hospital. I've talked to several people who have been through Chemo, and it effects everyone differently. The first batch this summer was easy, now that I look back on it. I had a few bad days, but nothing like what happened two weeks ago. The thing that really pisses me off most is the fact that my taste buds are all screwed up. As many of you know I drink ice tea as apposed to any kind of soft drink. Well believe it or not, the ice tea even tastes bad. Larry I even tried to do like you do and add all kinds of sweeteners. Still nothing. hell water even tastes different. I made one of my favorite sandwiches today and ate about four bites and stopped. However I did by some Top Roman noodles today and added some beef tenderloin with it and the S&^&% is so bad anyway, it actually tasted OK. So I'm going out and try to find stuff I have never liked and see how that tastes with this taste bud situation. Hell Maura, I might even go get some yogurt again. It can't be much worse than some of the other things I've tried.

I was excited to see today that the reunion and my board meeting at the Carlsbad Inn do not interfere. Last year we had it on the 18th weekend, but thank God this year we all decided that the 25th. would work just as well. I don't normally try to miss a meeting, in 24 years I've only missed like three. I've had to do a couple on the phone, but I still have to get my two cents worth in. I know they think they can run the place with out my help, but I know they still need the guidance. Randy is good, but he only has 20 some years of experience. He is just starting to get the hang of it. And being that he is so Liberal he needs my right hand guidance.

Cate, I hope your feeling better, it's just too nice to be feeling anything but great. Love ya, kid, keep smileing.

Dad