Well hello there

 Howdy folks. It's been a while (sorry about that!)

After a whirlwind 16 or so days in Australia, and a (relatively) quick bout with the Covid (yep, it finally got me.) I'm back (mentally and physically) - so why not an update?

Saw the back surgeon yesterday. He's pretty happy with my progress (and since I couldn't walk when I first met him - so am I.)  He's upped my "weight limit" (the amount I'm allowed to lift) from 20lb to 40... now I just need to find a new gym!!! We scheduled a CT in January and he doesn't want to see me until February, so I guess that means (back wise) I'm getting there.

Tomorrow is round 3 of Keytruda. Hoping for the same past results to continue. MRI scheduled for a couple of weeks, so we'll know more then. As I've told a few people - there's not much I get to control on this ride, so I (try) to keep a positive attitude and listen to the experts.

Spring ball season ended, without me getting a plate appearance. First time in years! Even the season I "lost" my Achilles, I played that game. To say it was frustrating would be a large understatement. At least I was somewhat useful to the team - keeping the book and coaching 1st/3rd. I think I was ready for an AB the last two games, but one was rained out (plus my COVID) and the final game was a playoff. There's NO WAY, I walk into a playoff game without playing all year - and I told our coach that. I asked, if the score spread was large enough, to get me in, but it was a tight game (a 10-8 loss to the #2 team in the league) so, that was that. I did mention I wanted to lead off game 1 of the Summer/Fall league (well, game 2... work calls on our first week and I'll have to miss that game.)

So, anyway - I digress - I'm off to Vegas for work in a week or so (then I think I'm "airported out" for a while 😀 ) 

I'll keep you updated (for sure) and you've got my contact info as well... feel free to reach out whenever!

Love ya lots! 

-a

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