Thanks guys. Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. I don't usually let it go like this. I've been slacking a bit.
I went to the doctor again yesterday, more x-rays. They looked good, but later my wife got a call, the radiologist had reviewed them and said there was a small break. Not serious, and it doesn't really need anything special at this point, just go easy and rest it, which is pretty much what I have been doing. It's better to the point where plain Tylenol takes care of the pain. Good thing too, because the heavy stuff with codeine was causing a different problem, typical of narcotics.
My son will be back here in two weeks, for good. We went up to Grand Forks last weekend and brought back some more of his stuff. Paul and his wife should get to meet him at the picnic in July.
Curtis - I don't have a time machine. Those things happened at the beginning of May, and that was the May report, posted just before midnight central time on the 31st. Just email me when you finally get up the gumption to make the trip. I love having visitors. Mallard has been wanting to visit for five years since he first contacted me, and finally made it last week. I wouldn't wait another five years though.
Mike - Thanks. I haven't been on the forum much this month. Patrick is here right now as I type this. This is one of my resting activities while he takes away my old water heater away. He worked on the skirts a little this morning, and finished aisle four. It hurts a little to get around, but I'm getting there. There will be some progress to report at the end of this month. That tooth business sounds awful up front, but in the end, things should be much better. My wife is making sloppy joes for us tonight. It sounds like they would be right up your alley. BTW, I have something for you, when I get around to sending it. It's a surprise. You will both love it and hate it a little, but it's something you and your wife can do together. That's a hint.
Mark - Thanks, as soon as I can get around a little better, we may be able to go to more ball games. The Twins are kicking butt this year, and the fans are starting to fill the park, which just makes going more difficult. What I need is Thursday day games, with smaller crowds and seating in the shade. It was kind of chilly the day we went. This season is beginning to feel like 87 and 91, when they won the World Series. My son was born in 92. I had season tickets starting in 88, for about 20 years, so he got to go to lots of games when he was younger, but he's never seen anything like this. I know that feeling though. If there was one area where the Twins needed improvement this year, it would be the bullpen. They can be a little shaky, and have blown a few.
Jim - My wife and I did that trip a number of years ago. Pay attention to the Bay of Fundy, famous for the World's highest tides. Going over the bridge to PEI is free, but they nail you on the way back to the mainland. It was like $40 Canadian. "You want to get off the island, eh?" I suspect it's higher now. I hope you get to do the Mount Washington cog. Not sure if the first trip of the day is still steam. Bring a coat if you do, the weather can be crazy up there. Have fun!
Len - It was great finally getting to meet you and your wife. Glad you enjoyed your visit, and thank you. Getting the layout to the point where it can be featured in print and video, is one of my goals. No doubt about it. The other goal is to get it fully operational, so I can have operating sessions. Things are slowly falling into place for that as well. I moved a lot more trains around the day you were here than I normally do with visitors. Things worked the way they were supposed to. You must have been good luck.