Mom’s brother (Uncle Bob) is back in the hospital. Apparently they are concerned about the build-up of scar tissue from his recent operation. Scar tissue can form and create blockages within the colon. Hopefully the problem is solved quickly.
Grandson Collin is on schedule to graduate from Marine basic training July 9. He has lost 30 pounds over the last 10 weeks and looks handsome in his “dress blues. There are lots of people applauding Collin’s accomplishment. Did I mention proud!
My Dad has one sibling, my Uncle Bob. He spent over 30 years flying commercial aircraft for TransWorld Airlines. The career was an “out growth” of his military flying career during World War II. He retired flying 747’s. Bob and his family have lived in Sarasota, Florida for over 40 years. His oldest son, Scott has lived in Florida near the family most of those years and youngest son, Rick presently lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Grasshopper No.2 and Rick know each other very well and they frequent the same health club. Recent e-mails from Bob’s wife Helene indicate that the whole family is picking up and moving back to Wisconsin (probably Madison) to be near Rick. Some of the move has to do with failing health issues and the desire to be near “family”. A looming black cloud on Bob and Helene’s radar is the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Sarasota (their home town) is on the gulf coast. There is a major fear that a hurricane could blast oil into the community and create a major environmental disaster. I don’t think that would improve property values.
A final note. Grasshopper No.3 and I joined a small investment club 6-7 years ago. It was an “investment partnership”. It went the way of most investment clubs. Members lose interest and inevitably some members would like to cash in and get their investments to do other things. The “club” dissolved last week. In a way I am sad to see it go. It was a great group of guys and everybody learned a lot about the economy and stocks. I guess it is a microcosm of life. Things change.
Now that Summer has arrived, enjoy it while you can. Country USA in Oshkosh. Summerfest in Milwaukee. The Brewers are in town. Picnics everywhere.
Love,
Dad