First - thanks for the kind words.. I was actually thinking I might not even read this forum today (you know..worried about what I'd read here)..

I think I was paid back yesterday, in that I had A GREAT day- much better than I ever would have expected:
Since I had everything packed and ready to go for an IMAC weekend, I talked my wife into going out on a 'picnic' with me - to the flying field of course. Our oldest daughter (21) had the day off, so she met us there (she flies R/C too - of course [8D]) - it was an incredibly great day - superb weather, great flying, and great fun - probably one of the most enjoyable picnic days ever, it was my wife and daughter and R/C at a beautiful spot here in Washington - what a treasure. In the 'overall scheme' of things, this was certainly better than if I had been able to get to the IMAC contest. They will (all too shortly) have this wonderful day to remember.

As far as my larger picture message - indeed, love what you're doing, and NEVER take the good things for granted.

This is unusual for me - in my little world (a corner of the ol' Net) I am too well known. My 'main' my web sites are visited by way over a million people each month, but I have kept the reality of my cancer from those folks. Here, in the R/C world of the 'Net (my 'secret' 35+ year love), I'm (because of my choice to spend time with family) basically unknown, except for some folks with good memory . Since I decided to spend my last days have R/C fun, I feel an affinity for this community, and I thought I'd share a bit about my 'final tour'. It is (R/C) something we all love, and for many folks like me - the tests of competition gives us a reason to practise and progress. So, the whine about not being able to get to the competition -

Funny, but in my case the old "there is always next time" isn't much comfort sometimes.. But, I had a great day yesterday, even though it was not at the contest.

Cheers,
Bob