Is My Ship Sinking?

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I don’t want to be one of those old men who goes on and on about his various ailments. But if I disappear suddenly, I’m sure some of you will want to know why.

Tomorrow I go to Dr. No. 6–or is it 5? or 7? Can’t keep track–and the next day, another one.

I’ve got to get my hip replaced. Several people who’ve had it have told me it’s no problem, I’ll be fine when I wake up, bob’s your uncle.It’s hard for me to believe this. I have a superstitious fear of dying.

And our internet has been on strike most of this morning, so I went out and had a cigar. There won’t be any cigars, where I’m going.

It’s Not My Fault!

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If this blog turns out rather skimpy today, don’t blame me, it’s not my fault! The &^%$%#% computers have been sliding on and off the Internet all day.

Maybe because it’s so devilish hot. Maybe because it’s 4th of July weekend and the demands on the system are through the ceiling. Or maybe it’s just gremlins.

I will have a cigar before it gets any hotter. I have stuff I was set to write today, but we’ll just have to see if I can make it.