GUILTY, AS CHARGED

August 7th was indeed my latest post. That was about 3 weeks ago. In the interim I have had some serious surgery. Hip replacement surgery of my right hip was completed on August 9th. All is good now and I am in recuperation. I had my first review with my surgeon this past Monday and he was very pleased. So, probably this Monday, August 30th, we will be starting up again. I just wanted to let you all know why there had been a delay and so yes, I am guilty as charged of taking a short break.

Have a great weekend.

Bob

August 27, 2021

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