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OH So Worthy One (as y'all have probably guessed is an inside joke), check again as I am lucky in one way. I dont have the the hands shaking, but my knees do play a heck of a tune on distressed landings. [8D]You[8D] luckily did not collapse until the 61 was safely down[8D]. I guess you noticed that I hand it back to Mike before I had to worry about a landing.

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Sorry for going on about the bipe, but it is a great rush, anyway. I go to the gym for stationary bikes when the temp (in the 90's and the heat index is in the 100's) is high or the rain is very heavy. I saw the bent bikes and the only thing I could think of is how many planes it would cost to buy one. Typical to my Texas image the bike I am riding now is the Schwinn knock off called "Giant". There is a good reason for living here, where you can ride a bike year round, as well as fly planes without having to wear a parka. I will agree that I would be more comfortable (in present trim) on one, but still remember the saying no pain no gain. I know, there was no real pain in gaining this weight, or is that eat now pay later?

I look forward to the B-17 Gathering each year and hope to see y'all there.