May Update

Spring has finally arrived! There is not much to report ….except…. we may have to adjust our trip schedule. Graham has had difficulty with his right shoulder coming out of place. Until recently, he has been able to put it back in place by himself. Three trips in 72 hours to the emergency room to have his dislocated shoulder put back in place has finally convinced him that surgery is needed. On May 11 he will have a routine arthroscopic surgery at Methodist Sports Center in Carmel. He will wear a brace for 4 weeks and undergo therapy. Obviously, he won’t be riding his Harley during this time.

Graham’s surgery and rehab schedule will determine our departure date. We’re fortunate that we have some flexibility. If we have to, we will reverse our route so that we can hit Sturgis and/or meet up with Susie and friends in the Jackson Hole, WY area.

Graham has been riding his Deluxe whenever he gets the opportunity. He had a close call last week. As he was turning off the highway onto a side road, an elderly lady, who didn’t see him, pulled out and clipped the rear of his bike. Fortunately, all that was damaged was a tail light lens and a small scratch on the rear fender. A split second earlier and he would have taken a hit in the side.

The following picture of him was taken recently on one of our nice spring days.



It will be a busy May. Graham will be going to the prom. Surgery. There are several “projects” around the house that need to be done in preparation for Graham’s graduation (my back willing). We’ll be making a couple of trips to St. Louis to see Tara, Jess and Jackson and take in a couple of Cardinal games. Graham’s high school graduation is Sat., May 31. We are still planning a couple of test rides but they will have to wait until his shoulder is healed. Until then, ride safe and we will do the same.