November 2 , 2025

Dear TeamToddTBI,

Believe it or not, I completed seven consecutive virtual good landings last week: “https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j66C7sSaFsxIGxgUfruWD1iAGNPP0WUq/view?usp=sharing”

I have made some progress on eliminating my use of gatttool (it’s deprecated!) to enable a spinning bike wheel to control the throttle in FlightGear. I’ve learned enough bluetoothctl to believe I can translate information from a Wahoo speed sensor into a joystick position. At the moment, I am relearning how strings and handled in the c programming language. I am not done; there are usually surprises in my life.

Last week, I showed my bike’s ability to fly to former Planetary Systems Corporation owner, former naval aviator (he landed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station), active tuna fisherman, Mike Whalen. Mike has more bikes than he can count on one hand!

Sunday, I renewed my Ohio Professional Engineer license. Given the circumstances surrounding many, I am glad to have a license in my back pocket if I should ever need to find employment. Frankly, I am only mentally competent about an hour a day.

Breakfast casserole was prepared to reflect my behavior in church.

The Hokies lost their football game against Louisville.

Grand Sumo wrestling starts next Sunday. What sparked my interest in so many sports: cycling, college football, and Grand Sumo? I enjoy them all BUT I am reclusive unless the topic turns to indoor cycling.

Hello, TEAMTODD, We are looking forward to the Scarecrow Classic 5K next Sunday, November 9. TEAMTodd, Once again, Todd has the most on his team, 19 with another (20) who signed up without mentioning TT. Some participants will do “virtual” runs, walks.

Those that participate in the actual in person 5K/walk will join us for lunch, here at our home in Rockville. We look forward to welcoming 12-14 people for our usual Scarecrow Lunch of Sloppy Joes, Chicken Salad, Coleslaw, Fruit Salad and Black Bottom Cupcakes, and Pumpkin Pie Bars. Various beverages will be served.

How grateful we are for the continued interest in Todd’s recovery, shown in the support you all have given to the Brain Injury Association of Maryland. TeamTodd… We appreciate you extending your support beyond Todd. Goodness! So many TBI survivors DO NOT have a team behind them like Todd does.

St. Luigi, Thank you for your intercession. St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us