What's in your wallet??

Good Morning,

The checks are beginning to trickle in!!!! Thank You for those that submitted checks to me here at The 'Burg. The replacement, when it needs to be, computer fund is now at $175.00. Woo Hoo!!!!! Almost 1/3 of the way to the target of $600.00. PayPal users can send funds directly via E-mail through kcfastlane@yahoo.com. Otherwise, checks or money orders can be sent via snail mail. That address appears at the end of this post. Again, Thank You to the contributors thus far. Your generosity is truly appreciated.

Fairly quiet week here at The 'Burg. Slept fairly well this week. The magic pill is helping, I feel. Hope it continues.

I've completely given up on the Reds for finishing well. Now the attention turns to the Colts. 2-0 on the young Season, though I am predicting the Cardinals to upset them this week. Too many key injuries. I hope to be proven wrong but if not, you heard it here first. Game is the Sunday Night ESPN game this week. Be sure to tune in. I did watch the Hoosiers nearly upset Michigan today (Saturday). VERY good game.

Look for some changes to the Blog this next week. New links will be going up. Out with the old, in with the new, as they say.

Well, that's my ditty for this week. Have a safe week and I'll see all of you here next week.

-me

1609 Lafayette Dr.

Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Cram for the test all for naught

Good Morning,

I was studying hard for the upcoming sleep study. Burn the midnight oil, drank tons of coffee, lost tons more sleep. Then they canceled the darned thing on account of my having a trach. Doctor should have known this prior to scheduling the darned thing. So, now I am back to square one. Unsure what is next. I have begun taking a sleeping pill. It knocks me out within 30 minutes but when I wake up to use the bathroom I can't get back to sleep. Although that was not the case this morning. Went back to bed and back to sleep and "slept in" to 7:00 a.m. Hopefully I'll start getting a better nights rest.

Now on to the computer fund Lee has graciously started. Lee, I'll use your funds for the inteded purpose in hopes of attracting more. I received an E-mail from Trilla, my 2nd Cousin, inquiring how she can help. So, here is what we'll do. IF (you) wish to make a donation to "Don's replacement computer fund", you may do so one of two ways. IF (you) have a PayPal account, funds can be sent directly to me via E-mail. The address for it is kcfastlane@yahoo.com. OR, if preferred, a check or money order can be sent here to me at The 'Burg. The address is at the end of this E-mail. Any donations for any amount will be graciously accepted and used strictly for a replacement CPU when the time comes. Also, I'll report each week the amount in the fund. Thank you, Lee, for getting the ball rolling. TRULY appreciate it. Replacement CPU fund sits at $75.00. PayPal adds interest Monthly, I believe it's 3% or something like that

Also, I've decided, after reviewing comments both here and in E-mail, to keep publishing The Sunday News. Just be aware that some weeks will not have much content. It's tough to have Pulitzer quality content each week. All I'll promise is SOMETHING from me each week.

Colts play Miami on Monday Night. Colts 1-0 on the season. Defense and Special Teams looked pretty good last week. Offense a little rusty and will be rough going with Gonzales out for ~3 games. Hope a youngster can step up.

All for this week. Have a safe week and I'll see ya here next Sunday.

-me

1609 Lafayette Rd.

Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Pizza Hut Delivery to The 'Burg

Good Morning,

I'm salivating I tell you, dribl'n all down the front of me. Why, you ask? Well let me tell ya. It's in anticipation of a delivery being made in approximation to halftime of today's Colts game, compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Beam near Dallas, TX. The Internet is truly a wonderful way to spread good cheer. A Pizza Hut Pizza will be brought directly to me. Ordered from TX, delivered to The 'Burg. Cool, huh? It's been eons since I've had a Pizza. A true Blue honest to goodness Pizza. I can hardly wait. THANKS A HEAP KEN AND VAL!!!!!! MUCHO GRACIAS!!!!!!

Now on to Medical news. You all have previously been told of my trouble sleeping. Well, the night of September 22, a sleep study will be conducted. I've never had one before so I don't know what to expect. I finally broke down and began taking a prescription sleeping pill which helps a little. Still not sleeping the whole night through. Hopefully we'll figure out what the problem is. All I want to do is sleep but can't. :-(

Lee, my friend, I truly appreciate your effort in drawing folks attention to my pending computer woes. And what a woe it'll be too. I can't in good conscience keep the $75.00 you so graciously sent via PayPal. So, I will do one of three things; a) return said funds to you via PayPal. (You would absorb the fee), b) Make a charitable donation to the Non-profit organization of your choosing, or c) Dispose of funds as you desire. Please let us know what you decide. Again, I thank you for your effort.

Be sure to root for the Colts in Week One against Jacksonville. I've abandoned the Reds for the season. They make me ill. see ya all next week.

-me

MRI results are in. Survey says.........

Good Morning, welcome to September,

MRI results are back and the news couldn't be better, NO TUMOR!!! For the first time in my life, I have visible proof that I am tumor-free. WHAT A RELIEF!!!!! Next up is to do some tests to see why I don't sleep much. Facebook couldn't be a factor, could it? :-)

No Reds update this week. I threw away this mornings paper already. D'OH!!!! Don't forget, the Colts play this Saturday, the 12th. GO COLTS!!!!

I must say I am a bit discouraged with The Sunday News. I had hoped for a little more participation. Come on folks, help me out here. Other than Lee, Dee, and Auralee, postings are non existent. It won't be but a few more weeks and I'll sell the presses for scrap metal and leave the blogging to the professionals.

Havea great week everybody and for now, see ya next week.

-me

Insomnia effects

Good Morning,

I'm writing this during Halftime of the Colts/Lions Preseason game. Colts on the losing side of a 10-7 score. Lucky to be down only by three. I fear a disappointing year upcoming for them. I've revised my thinking a couple times recently but will stick with this opinion. Ugly times ahead.

What do I do to pass the time away here at The 'Burg? Simple Computer, and thank God for it. Will be a crisis of epic proportion when it decides to crash. I hate even thinking about it. Most of the time is spent on facebook applications. Farm Town, Farmville, FARKLE, Backgammon, Mafia Wars, and my latest addiction, BINGO. I'm up most all night, every night on one or the other of these. I'm only sleeping from roughly 10:00 p.m. to 12;30 a.m. I can't stay asleep. I end up doxing during the day. Awful having days and nights mixed up. Feel like I'm on the midnight shift again.

Time to go finish watching the Colts game. I suppose I'll wake up with two minutes remaining. Oh, and another loser of a team, the Reds. A respectable 5-5 during their last Ten, but remain a distant 17.5 games behind the Cardinals and 1.5 games ahead of the bottom feeding Pirates.

Countdown to the MRI results. Another issue keeping me awake nights. See ya next week.

-me

Clerical Error

Good Morning,

I was only off on my estimate $467.00. Total cost for the MRI is a staggering $2,267.00!! Oh well, that's why we have insurance. I won't mention "Obamacare" this week like last. I stay away from Political banter. I leave that to Danno, Ken, and Will.

I mentioned having an inkling how the MRI will turn out. I'm predicting a tumor will show once again, pressing itself against the brain causing the current aggravation of the same issues. As well as a few new ones. We'll see on the 4th. I'm gearing up mentally for surgery #5.

Next week I'll give you a rundown on my daily schedule. No, I don't send the kids off to school, nor do I head off to work. My schedule is nothing like that. Tune in next week, you'll see and truly laugh out loud. I'd start it now but I'm pooped. Make a few chess moves then it's off to bed. Have a great week everybody and I'll see ya here next Sunday.

-me

The $1800 nap

Good Morning,

Well, it's Saturday evening and all is quiet here at The 'Burg. The only thing I have to relay is the MRI appointment was last Wednesday. Takes longer to get me inside the van than it does to drive across the street to the hospital. Coulda walked quicker. Okay, maybe not.

Now I'm a bundle of nerves until it gets read at my next Neurology appointment, which is September 4 at 10:15 a.m. Mark your calendars and cast a few prayers, or positive thoughts, my way. Any and all will be greatly appreciated. I must say though I have an inkling how it will turn out. Just hope for the best.

Your weekly Reds update: They're 5-5 their last Ten, 14 games behind the Cardinals. (Hold your applause, Bryan) Cubs have fallen to 4 back, but who cares? Reds are 4.5 games from the bottom-feeding Pirates. Stay tuned, the race for futility is heating up. See ya next week.

-me