The last few days have had their share of ups and downs...
On the ups side...
I've been flying quite a bit. Since the beginning of the year, I've already flown 3.6 hours, with 2.2 of those just in the last two days. I don't imagine I'll maintain that pace throughout the year - I don't have the time or the money - but it's a nice start. The CAP airplane is finally back from its 100 hour, so I took it up yesterday, then today I flew the club plane for an hour with Keoki Gray, and then another 1/2 hour sightseeing with Jeanie. While I still wasn't happy with my flying while under the tutelage of Master Gray, I did feel a bit better when he told me that it wasn't as bad as I thought it was. He did give me a few exercises to work on to improve my aileron / rudder coordination including rolling S's, Dutch Rolls, and tracing rectangles on the horizon with the nose of the aircraft. We also did some stalls which were really cool. Rather than doing the recovery at the onset of the stall, he just had me hold full back elevator through the stall - both straight and level power on and off, and while turning. Contrary to what I expected, the plane never got wild, and I really got to experience what a fully stalled 172 feels like.
I won a T-shirt from Lost Squadron as a result of having been a winner in one of Plane&Pilot Magazine's recent WIN THIS contests.
We discovered a (new to us) restaurant on the Island - Baxter's. The service and food were excellent, and the prices, while not cheap, weren't as outrageous as I had thought.
I received emails from two friends from whom I haven't heard in a while, letting me know how they're doing and what's new in their lives.
And, I haven't had to delete a single comment or trackback spam in days!
On the downs side...
My forearm continues to trouble me - both because of the discomfort, and because of how it has shaken my faith in our healthcare system. I'm still angry at the hand surgeon, as I still feel he should have referred me to a peripheral nerve surgeon. I am also troubled because I don't know whether I should try a peripheral nerve surgeon in Jacksonville, or if I should go to a big city practice. Or, should I even go to another surgeon, or should I see a tumor specialist? And, either way, how do I pick the actual doctor to see?
We can't find anyone who video taped the first hour of 24. I know I can go to the Fox site and read the synopsis, but, I'm still bummed that the $#@%@! DVR didn't work.
My weight is becoming a problem again. I've gained about fifteen pounds in the last six months, and I can't seem to get back on the wagon with diet and exercise.
Finally, Jeanie has not been well for a while now, and that always makes me sad.
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Posted by David at January 16, 2007 12:30 AM