Good morning, everyone. It's 8:00 AM, Jan. 1, 2020... Happy New Year.

This past 16 months were really tough, I lost my Mom, and younger brother. That leaves myself and my older sister as the last members of the family. Mother and James were the reason I stayed here in Raleigh. After my Stepfather passed in 99, I knew I had to stay in town to see after Mom, who I knew would need someone to look after her before long. And brother James was handicapped (deaf), as well as having a lot of other medical ailments, and required help from time to time. Unfortunately, I had the horrific task of breaking into his Town Home the week before Christmas to find his body. I hope you never have to go through something like that.

Now that they are gone, I've not decided exactly what route I am going to take, but I know travel will be involved. I'm not married and don't have any children, except my two wonderful dogs. A Rotti named Doc, and a Pitt Bull named Tank. They are a combined weight of 210 lbs. That's mostly Doc that weighs in at a svelte 150 lbs. And no, he's not at all over weight, just big as hell. So, the sky is the limit. I thought about getting a yacht and traveling the world, but I don't want to spend the kind of money it would take to get one big enough to have a putting green the dogs would accept as a restroom. So, I'm leaning toward a big, comfy camper, and limiting travels to just the continent for a while. Yes, I'll make it a Toy Hauler and take the Motorcycle. All my biking buddies out there get ready.

So, as soon as the Estate is settled, I'll make some decisions, and let you know what's going on.

Cheers

Chip