December 8, 2024

Dear TeamToddTBI,

My recent virtual flights: ”https://drive.google.com/file/d/13uXkV731tzo-hyeDwfOtorAxwLbgYVxu/view?usp=sharing” This week I repeated two flights as I did not have good landings. I think that the cause was a dusty keyboard cover or maybe I intended to complete a barrel roll during final approach. I have short term memory issues.

Here is a screen shot of the blackjack game I am writing in C(++?) with SDL2: “https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PiqZR6IgsGTZSnB-kFhSny7TjUkmOiDA/view?usp=sharing” I am hoping to relearn card counting. The simulation does not look like much unless you look at source code used to produce the previous image: “https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hPmw3ooJCHepebh4iLSthRUSMfY-x8Sy/view?usp=sharing” I still hope to create code inspired by my favorite sister‘s affinity for slot machines.

I realize that the preceding two ideas are about a means of expression for me. I am still passionate about solving problems by writing code. I wonder if any readers of this blog enjoy coding as much as I do? Others have peculiar habits like playing the piano or cooking or eating breakfast.

Behavior in church: I was good and earned waffles.

Hello, TEAMTODD! Thank you for staying with us. Todd keeps himself busy with his computer challenges. I am amazed each week as he tells you of his activities, how articulate Todd is. Indeed, many days I listen to Todd and think… “There is nothing wrong with you.” BUT, I know the genius in Todd fades after about 2-3 hours. We are SO grateful for those 2-3 hours a day!

Todd will celebrate his 50^th BD on Tuesday, the 10^th of December. Libby will drive home, take the day off from work to take Todd out to lunch. They will go to one of their favorite places that caters to the strange food they like to eat.  It will be a short visit as Libby must be at work the next morning at 8 am…

I am sure Todd would enjoy/appreciate any Birthday greetings from you. Todd’s email address is

Toddwestley@att.net

Since we switched to the new web blog, we do not know who is still in touch with us. I hope you all send a message to Todd. Todd and I would love to know who is still connected.

I will be traveling to LibbyLand on Wednesday to help her with her Christmas staff party on Thursday. Libby lives in one of those communities with a clubhouse, so the decorating is done. We bring in the food and set up the tables. I think this is our 4^th year of doing so…

The guys, Ted and Todd, will do FINE by themselves during my absence. Todd will cook one night..his famous Baked Ziti. I am not too concerned about other nights.

Again, Thank you, TEAMTODD, for staying with us. St. Luigi, We count on your intercession.