October 20, 2024

Dear TeamToddTBI,

I continue to complete virtual flights: “https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Acp2ieZvm70HgTndn14FETnUE8-fgb8C/view?usp=sharing”

My flight from KIOB to I83 was completed with FlightGear executed on my Raspberry Pi 5. I made some changes to the source code on my github site. The changes seemed to work: my ability to land was enhanced. I readily admit the code contains gaffs that reflect my diminished cognitive ability. But, I get an eternity (1 second) between Wahoo Speed Sensor transmissions so efficient code is not required.

Most of my intellectual effort goes into playing FlightGear while pedaling my bike on a trainer.

Today, Sunday was BIAMd Scarecrow Classic 5 kilometer/1 mile run/walk. My favorite sister came home for the event AND, my team was made up of 13 others who ran/walked with me.

Special Thanks to Mom, Dad and Libby, and Judy and David Irwin, and Drew Irwin, Lorena, María from Costa Rica, Meredith and Rio, and Daniel Wu, Debbie Cheung and Marion Spahn! For being there in person. AND! Special thanks to Sarah Hobgood, Aunt Amy, and Katie and Mike Gecewich for doing a virtural 5k in my name.

I completed the event and have a medal to remind me of the achievement. My walking ability remains the same as it has been. I did the one mile. Most importantly, I enjoyed the event immensely.

On Thursday night, the Hokies defeated Boston College during a football game. The third quarter was a reminder to the Hokies not to ease up.

Hello TEAMTODD!!!! What a GREAT day! Goodness! The ScareCrow Classic was indeed a “Classic”! I feel sorry for all who were NOT there! Such a celebration of survivors and supporters, caregivers and professionals supporting all of us!!! AND! The weather was FANTASTIC! Five of Todd’s Team placed in their age groups! It was so GREAT to hear their names and I waved wildly the TEAMTODD sign at each announcement. After 9 years, the TEAMTODD sign is a tradition. No one has a sign like ours. Actually, just before announcing the last TEAMTODD placer, Brian, the Exec Director of BIAMD and host of the event, said “Get ready for another TEAMTODD sign”…

Todd’s Team reconvened at 1 pm, 14402 Ash Court, for a Victory Celebratory Lunch. It was a good time, a great day!

Thank you for staying with us, TeamTodd.

St. Luigi, Thank you for the small miracles happening over the past week to make today possible, memorable.

Remember, TeamTodd, “A coincidence is when God does a miracle and remains anonymous”. There was a lot of that going on this week…. “Coincidences”….