August 31, 2025

Dear TeamToddTBI,

HRH and I only completed four virtual flights: “https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hjbol2JAiHhse_nFgwbQUU4kITuUKbAQ/view?usp=sharing”

I tried to complete a flight from KBLH to KGXF. KGXF’s runway had an interruption on its threshold that immediately disabled the aircraft. Later, I tried to take-off from KGXF and could not even move the aircraft from the apron immediately after start-up even though I moved the throttle to its maximum position.

I began wearing a mouth guard to endure the wear and tear from grinding my teeth at night.

This week I coded the blackjack game I am working on to automagically hit the hand dealt to player 1 {left most from the dealer’s perspective} according to a published table: “https://www.askgamblers.com/gambling-news/blog/blackjack-basic-strategy-chart”

During the week, I went to Costco with HRH and purchased some catfish. I cooked half of a filet on the electric stove top and under cooked the fish. The next day, I cooked the other half on the gas grill and the fish turned out great. I think that fish has a poor reputation given that its consumption is considered acceptable on Friday’s during lent, and the general view that considers overcooked fish to be acceptable. Under cooked fish is more acceptable to me than over cooked fish.

I shared an IPA with family friend, Bill Thewes. That same day, Samantha Wu and Debbie Cheung came so Samantha could say goodbye before she left for college the next day. That was a full day for me. There was a lot of conversation to take in.

The Hokies will play in a football game Sunday night… I should be enthused to watch the Hokies, but I lack understanding of the “transfer portal” as it relates to “student athletes.”

My behavior in church rendered bacon and pancakes.

St. Luigi, thank you for your intercession. St. Carlo Acutis, pray for me.

Thank you for staying with us.