We gave Peter a hail and asked about his progress. Here is Peter's reply:

Thanks for asking. I came perilously close to buying the farm last winter (10% chance of survival) so considering the alternative, I am doing damn well. I am in generally good health and in rehab three days a week. My left arm now works nominally and there is motion in the fingers. My left hand is my writing hand. I can walk now with a cane and have walked in rehab without a cane. It is a sobering knowing that any fall may be my departing shot from this world. I can still look at an attractive lady and smile, although I may not remember why and she may more laugh than smile.

I have not been on a boat this summer and won't do so until I can do so safely- including swimming at least with a pfd. Without my left arm I can' t safely climb a ladder or hoist a sail. I can't yet get down on my knees and then get up upon my own. But it is coming along - discouragingly slowly. Plans are to launch Solsken next spring with the help of sailing friends. Keep your fingers crossed.

My biggest hurdle as to getting on a boat is that the Lake water level is low which means the angle of the ramp to reach the boat slips may be too steep for me to go down the ramp and possibly the return passage may be an even bigger hurdle. Perhaps this fall I may travel to Annapolis and use the tide to bring the boat to my level.

Solsken looks very lonely in the yard. She apparently misses the action and like any mistress, requires at least occasional loving care and attention.

Your five fingered typist friend