A return to cool

   Like the Fonz, my coolness has returned. This has happened to me before and with a little work I have always been able to recover what ever I lost. This time however it is Gone, I have turned over ever rock in this computer and it is Gone. So, lets see if by some stroke of luck I can recall at least a part of the wisdom's I had written down. The theme was "What a Year", so, here we go.
   As the year comes to a close I am thankful for many things, and concerned and frustrated over others. There have been ups and downs throughout the year. This year we the people elected a new President. Some will think that this was a low, me however consider it a high considering the alternative. Then there was the San Diego Chargers packing there bags and moving to Los Angles. Definitely a Low. Once again it proves, its not about the people, its about the money. The Gypsy's little BMW was in an accident. No one was hurt and the car got fixed. I had a Stress attack this year, Now that was a different thing for me cause I don't get stressed. The Gypsy and I took the Star Ship to the East coast and back. What a trip that was. Now that was a highlight. And then the Big one, I almost had open heart surgery. Lucky for me the doctors decided at the very last minute Naw, I think your OK. So, there are the biggies for this year.
   Then this year I turned the big 70. There was a time when old was achieved at 40. 40 didn't seem that old once I got there, so 40 ain't old. Then 50 and 60 came and went, still didn't seem old. Then came April and 70 was staring at me in the morning mirror. Seventy must be old. One thing for sure this 70 year old body doesn't seem to move nearly as fast as the 60 year old model. I guess the biggest thing about 70 for me was the reality of mortality. At 70 I see things different. Things that at one time were not so important, are now important. I see the future and the past with more thought. Enough of that wisdom, lets move on.
   As we close out this year I realize the Gypsy and I have been in this box on wheels just a little over 10 years. What a ride, wouldn't change a thing. We have seen and done more in the last 10 years then can be imagined. However, I feel changes coming. Don't know how things will change but I can feel it. The Gypsy and I was sitting around the other day and we began to discuss the closing of this part of our journey. When it came to the idea of selling the Star Ship, tears came in both of our eyes. This has been a great life and leaving it will no doubt be difficult, but, change is coming. Change is coming. Well, like I said, this year has been full. What will the year 2018 bring? I don't know, stay tuned and I will let you know.
   Well, that's enough wisdom for now. Sure wish I could of found the original lines of wisdom.
\See Ya, the Captain.