September 22, 2024

Dear TeamToddTBI,

I completed virtual flights this week: ”https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gepq4czFqVAn8AtHql-o2JTPMUGexzPY/view?usp=sharing” I guess I could just write that I rode the bicycle trainer for 5.5 hours this week, generating laundry to be done.

On Monday, I demonstrated a short bicycle driven flight for a neighbor and her sister visiting from Nebraska. Good landing verified by subsequent take-off and few complaints about the omission of an in flight beverage service.

I learned that on the Raspberry Pi, the sudo (administrative privileges) timeout could be bypassed by invoking the command, “sudo -v”. So, I have completed virtual flights with my bike (with Wahoo speed sensor), a Raspberry Pi 5, and a HDMI monitor. I think I need to make things simpler before I entice other to share my addiction On a bike trainer, I think it is common to elude boredom by watching a TV. The Raspberry Pi 5 is small enough that I can hold it my left hand. It fits easily in the room with my bike and a TV. I guess I could figure out how to a make bicycle driven washing machine...

After an update, my software suddenly stopped working. The availability of the update is signaled by a lack of sound. I like sound during my virtual flights: it’s feed back on the throttle position as my eyes may be focused on other parts of the screen. I restored function to my software Sunday afternoon. This working/ not working is slowly eroding my sanity I think.

Alumni dollars were jeopardized yesterday as the Hokies were defeated by Rutgers.

I was good in church: waffles and bacon were served for breakfast.

Todd

Hello, TeamTodd! Thank you all for staying with us. We are coming up on the 10^th anniversary of Todd’s first day of recovery. AMAZING! How far Todd has come!!!! Todd’s TBI should not have affected his past memories. YES! I heard you BUT!!!! BUT! Todd’s memories of the past are there for him in so many more details! I think Todd’s brain is re designing itself in the recovery process. Some things (memories) are now more sharper than ever and are filled with more distinct details. So little is known about the human brain. I wish there was a team assigned to Todd to follow his progress.

Todd entertains us often with detailed memories of his past experiences with friends, co-workers and interesting encounters. During these times, when Todd is sharing his experiences, I think to myself, “There is nothing wrong with you.” And say so outloud.

Todd is still the genius he was 10 years ago and he is learning how his past encounters and experiences continue to support him in his recovery.

Thank you, TEAMTODD for being a part of Todd’s recovery.

St. Luigi, Pray for us.