Thanks for the kind and encouraging words Bob and trikermutha. I really appreciate it. I'm married to an RN that has worked rehab for many years. She has been working real hard with me too. She wants me to be able to take my late winter trip again in Feb/March. If I can't ride I most likely would not bother going. Our plan this year is for her to fly down for a long weekend/short week and join me. She still has a good decade until she retires but has encouraged me to enjoy my retirement. one of the many reasons we have been married for so long.