[TheForge] thoughts on the new year

[terry l. ridder]

hello paul;


On Fri, 1 Jan 2010, Paul N wrote:

> Thanks for the update, Terry. I was wondering what happened to you. If I
> recall correctly, the last we heard from you, you were heading out on 2
> wheels.
>

my motorcycle travels were cut short by both family and legal events. i
am hoping on doing a good deal of motorcycle and motorscooter traveling
will in wales and mainland europe. the nice thing about the motorcycles
and motor scooters is that we are able to take them onboard the ship
with little effort.

i have been talking my v.a. social worker and with the vocational
rehabilation counselor and everyone agrees that i need to spend some
time away from the area, the legal nightmares, etc. basically, spend
time away to decompress from all the stress of the past 14 yrs.

there are tasks which most be done before we are able to leave on our
travels. one of the most important is to make sure that everyone has the
medical records current that they have made arrangements and verfied the
arrangements for any and all medications that they require and any and
all medical monitoring that normally takes place. it makes no sense to
get to wales or mainland europe and have a medical emergency that could
have been avoided with the proper planning. or worst yet be in transit
and have a medical emergency which could have been avoided. the various
nations coast guards get upset when that happens. i would like to avoid
getting bills from any nation's coast guard.

several of us are looking forward to touring the old historical
districts and seeing the old iron work and metal work.

>
> Good Luck with the ships, Happy New Year.
>
> **pn
>

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terry l. ridder ><>