Very sad --- condolences to Freesko and family

So sorry to hear that, Greg.

We went through that in October with my wife's mother, who had turned 95 eight weeks earlier. As late as 1 October she still seemed relatively healthy but four weeks later she was gone.

I'll take it. Thank you. And it was a pretty interesting grove of trees.

I figured out the "bon courage" all by myself, but I had to translate the "meilleurs voeux." Thank you for both wishes. And yes, The Feeshko does look after me and that is no small task.

Thank you, Keith, for your encouraging words. Still, I'm still feeling some guilt about possibly canceling this trip, no matter the circumstances--especially after all my braggadocio and heavy build-up.

Nice of you to say so, but I'm not really a good man. I just try to do the right thing based on a fairly decent sense of obligation.

Thank you, Bob. Aging parents really is a challenge, but I'm generally up for a challenge. We'll get through this.

So true, and even though I know good health should not be taken for granted, I often still take it for granted. I really need to adopt healthier habits before bad health sneaks up on me.

Thanks Rocky. I passed on your good wishes but, unfortunately, The Feeshko's mom passed away while we were on the way to the airport.

That’s what I was thinking, but keep it clean. This is a family friendly site.

Thank you so much, Nancy.

You know, that's not such a bad idea. It could be good fodder for another imaginary tour.

Black Dirt Theater is the local community theater group. I think the name derives literally from the fertile soil we have in this part of Minnesota, and figuratively from the creativity that grows in the good soil of the mind.

Hi,
Happy new year to you and yours from me and mine. And my best wishes for your dad and mother-in-law. It fell to my sister to find a care home for my mom when her memory had gone. It ain’t easy, but you and your brothers will do the best you can. Tough guys find a way.
The Feeshko has a different road to travel, but she will be fine. She’s got lots of practice looking after you, after all. As we would say here Bon Courage et meilleurs vœux.
Cheers,
Keith

Hoping for the best for your Dad and The Feeshko's mom, and strength and courage to you both as you go through life's vagaries and inevitabilities. Postponing or canceling a tour under the circumstances is entirely understandable.