Brent: I had to do that once here when the duck boat motor wouldn't start (a few years ago now). It took a very-long time to get back to the dock and I simply did not find the experience to be much fun at all.

As 70 approaches, I'm finding that I need to be more "mindful" of how I exert myself (lest I become injured by my exertions [unfamiliar use of certain muscles seems to now be unwise at times]). I can still mostly do any and all of the things that I want to (& the "want-to part is much more important these days), but occasionally I'm finding that there is now a small price to be paid.

I know that a more thoughtful approach to 1st, my meals, and then 2nd...my recreational pastimes (i.e., alcohol) needs to be employed, but since I'm still having fun, that won't be happening anytime soon.

I've put-off an accounting with my dentist several times this year (for a molar that will soon become a problem), and my physician is awaiting my presence for a complete review of all my bodily functions (after the 1st of the year). During the depths of winter, I'm fine with all of their tinkering and medical inconveniences, but just not now. Autumn is now precious to me and I will not waste it for even a day or two.

Last edited by Lloyd3; 09/21/25 09:58 PM.