September 8, 2024

Dear TeamToddTBI,

Last week, I continued fishing on Whidbey Island until September 3 and flew home the next day, September 4. I had a great time on the island, fished for salmon, and celebrated (well in advance!) my 50th birthday.

On Saturday, September 7, I attempted a bicycle controlled, FlightGear simulated flight from KIIY to KOGB. Because Raspberry Pi 5s do no allow “dangerous code” to operate for more than 400 continuous seconds, I devised a scheme where the software I made from modifying gattttool would quit after 380 seconds and need to be restarted. The “dangerous code” I wanted to run was an emulated joystick controlled by a bicycle. I think it may be possible to control a computer with a joystick … but … Please let me know if some hacker ruined your data on your computer by emulating a joystick.

My blood pressure medication was changed since I recorded and reported a blood pressure that was too low. I do not like changing my routines.

My behavior in church yielded waffles. I am well taken care of.

Todd

Hello TeamTodd,

We arrived home from our WOW (Windows on Whidbey) vacation Wednesday evening about 7:45 pm. Libby left us immediately to drive to Harrisonburg, VA. (Remember, we were still on PT).

Kudos to our hosts, Jana and John, for being gracious hosts throughout the week, serving delicious meals and catering to our every need.

It takes a few days to readjust to the 3 hour time difference and fortunately, my schedule was cleared for a few days so I gave myself time to adjust.

I was NOT aware Todd was having blood pressure problems. I guess that is another indication of Todd’s recovery; he is taking care of himself. However, I was disappointed he did not tell me he was having such feelings of oncoming blackouts.

We signed up to participate in the Brain Injury Assoc of MD SCARECROW CLASSIC. For those of you who are interested in participating this year the password is TeamTodd24

You can go to the website www.biamd.org events to sign up. As in the past, we will serve lunch at our home at 12 noonish for those local runners/walkers and Panera Gift Cards will be sent to those running the VIRTUAL race/walk. Also, as in previous years, I will send you a “TEAM TODD” sign to pose with after your accomplishment.

SWEET! I think we may have a group from Costa Rica join us. Last year, Drew Irwin from Costa Rica, joined us in person and was quite taken with the trail and the scenery. He just may return with his wife and family this year. (while visiting his parents, Judy and David Irwin) We welcome Drew and his family to the “TEAMTODD FAMILY”. St. Luigi, stay and pray with us.