I'm back

Arrived in the US-Phoenix at 7:05 pm on March 10th. Flight was fine except for my stupidity. Left my laptop at security in Frankfort. Discovered this when I was airborne over the ocean. Would you believe it- It was found and turned in, not stolen. Germans are a responsible people. Best of all, I have a Sony protection plan that will send it back to me at Sony's cost. Just a matter of logistics to get it accomplished.

Phoenix is warming up-83 degrees at arrival. I love it. My roses look good and my 55 Ford will hit the road again today. Must enjoy the weather while I can, I need to go to MN in late March for a while, before the weather really breaks. But-even looking forward to that, remember the T-Bird is waiting there.

The disaster in Japan was on my mind all day yesterday. We heard from our Japanese Daughter Izu that she is not affected, we do not know about Naomi or other friends Sandy has in Japan. What a horrible set of images on TV coverage. Yet, I have profound respect for the people of that country and know they will pull together and recover. At this time it is also noteworthy that my interest in the country just raised a notch with the impending likelihood that Brenna will move ther later in 2011. Another opportunty for travel.

My dear wife is now officially a Senior citizen by one new standard-medicare eligible, as of yesterday. Just think, she only has 40 years to reach her longevity goal 105 years. By then she will have a new goal, to be the oldest living person and the standard will likely be 110. She can do it, based on the last few years activity, by that time all the parts that can wear out will have been removed-oops, should I be saying that? I am not wishing for the parts removal, but sure look forward to living as long as the body holds out.

All for now. No recent feedback so this may be sent to an empty house.