ROME'S FAKLLING APART

[Rome Dodson]

if you haven't noticed i didn't fly for 5 months, in march i had walking pnumonia, still short of breath i had a ekg and cat scan, the found i had fibrosis (scar tissue in the lungs, not caused by smoking) all my life i have been neglectful of wearing a mask when i should have. i flew 3 weeks ago and again 1 week ago in 100+ heat, (dumb) it took me 1&1/2 to break down.us 5s'ers are falling apart, but at 81 and 10 12ths, i still feel lucky. so take a word from the unwise ,wear a mask when you know you should!! rome

[DrJeff]

Hey Rome,
Thanks for the wise words. And I am sure we all hope to be half as good as you at your age! Hang in there and I hope that some helpful treatments turn up!

Dr. Jeff

[BudRob]

When Rome says "wear a mask when you should", he is referring to wearing a dust mask when sanding or whatever other activity you might be doing that exposes your lungs to dust.

Rome flew again yesterday and had a really good flight. The weather was great.

[jcflies]

hey rome! NEVER let a daunting break-down stand in the way of a flight! if i'm around, i will happily take down your glider! all you have to do in return is NOT play "dr. laura's radio show" in my presence! on-going offer! lol

[Rome Dodson]

but janyce, those who don't listen to dr.laura need it the most! rome