Thanks, Patrick. I’m really anxious to see what I’m like when I come out the other end. I’ve been on calcium and beta blockers and a reduced heart rate for about 30 years now. Things could be quite different.

I hadn’t thought of that before, but a trike must do much better on cattle guards.

Isn’t that funny? I almost said something about that myself. Pretty remarkable that they could get so far on those short legs and little wings.

Had to go a long way from California to find it!

I don't normally congratulate people for having a surgery. But, in this case, I'll make an exception. Congrats. Hopefully, you'll be in tip top shape for Sa Calobra when you make it to Mallorca.

Glad about your surgery date but drat, we will just miss you by a week in Valencia. Oh well, another time.

Those Kingbirds, of different species, sure do get around. We saw tons of Tropical Kingbirds in the Yucatan.

Well if you had a trike …

But that’s an awfully long (wide?) cattle guard.

My vote is yes a youngster. Look at that cute fuzzy head.

Well there’s a coincidence. I’ve just been imagining what Almeria might look like in the spring.

Good news regarding a firm surgery date. And you once said you wanted to see Spain in the spring!

That would be amazing! We will be in Valencia on 10/22, as it happens. That’s the day we plan to arrive, and then stay there for four nights before flying home.

Sorry Mallorca didn't make the cut, but it's good to hear that the surgery date is settled. We could meet up in Valencia around 10/22 if you're still there.

That would be a walker for me. Dislike.

Wow, what a shot!