Artemis Launch Success

Hi All,

It is 2:05 AM and I just watched an awesome and historic rocket launch.

The NASA Space Launch System's first flight lifted off after months of technical (helium leaks) and meteorological (2 hurricanes) delays.

The pointy end was up

and the flamy end was down.

This is what 8,000,000 pounds of thrust looks like in the night sky. More powerful than the Saturn 5 of the Apollo program.

As the rocket speeds away, the two spent solid rocket boosters detach.

Soon after, NASA reported a successful orbit insertion.

 Congratulations to everyone on the NASA and Contractor teams.

Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

www.livingourdream2011.blogspot.com

617-435-8502

We Have Plan

Hi All,

We  had a very successful session with the PA and doctor today. We agreed with their recommendation for a Y-90 procedure which involves injecting micro-spheres of radioactive  Yttrium 90 directly into the tumor. It is very effective at killing tumors yet far less invasive than surgery and an easier recuperation than even the microwave ablation Carl had in 2021. It is a two step procedure with some preliminary "mapping" of the blood vessels followed a week later by injection of the radioactive micro-spheres. It should all be over within a month.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. We'll keep you posted.  We are relieved and optimistic.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

www.livingourdream2011.blogspot.com

617-435-8502

Moccasin Lake Park

Hi All,

We found this beautiful city park in south Clearwater.

In addition to lovely hiking trails they have a raptor rehabilitation center with about 30 birds including a barn owl,

a bald eagle,

several peregrine falcons

and this striking swallowtail kite.

A turtle pond featured lots of Florida cooters.

This is the biggest bat house we have ever seen.

We are not the only ones enjoying birds. Sanibelle was transfixed watching a PBS Nature program.

Carl's next appointment is tomorrow when we hope to learn about the recommended treatment plan. Meanwhile we have kept busy looking at condos.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

www.livingourdream2011.blogspot.com

617-435-8502

Ybor City



Hi All,

Saturday we met Alan & Barbara in Ybor City just east of Tampa.

Winners Announced - Mars Tele-robotic Design Competition

Hi All,

Carl's geeky friends already know that he entered this competition sponsored by the Mars Society. He submitted a 20 page design paper back in August. In September he learned he was a finalist.

The final judging was Saturday and today we learned that Carl's design won third place with a prize of $2,500!

Carl is very pleased and Sandy is exuberantly proud. A wonderful distraction from waiting for tests and results. 

One geeky friend has already requested a copy of the design paper. Others with similar masochistic inclinations can also request a copy .

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

www.livingourdream2011.blogspot.com

617-435-8502

Hanging Out in Dunedin

Hi All,

We spent Friday evening with Alan, Barbara and Elissa in downtown Dunedin.

It was great to see Elissa but is this too much curly hair for one photo?

At sunset on Friday and Saturday night, a member of the Dunedin Pipe Band plays the bagpipe on the waterfront.

It was really special.

Even without clouds, the sunset was beautiful 

and it lasted for over an hour 

Back in the coach we looked down at Sanibelle and marveled at how round she has gotten.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

www.livingourdream2011.blogspot.com

617-435-8502

Update

Hi All,

As some of you know, Carl was diagnosed with another malignant liver tumor late last month just before we left Wyoming . We scheduled an appointment for Oct 20 at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL, a world class cancer treatment center. This appointment was the reason we cancelled our plans for the trip back and drove directly to the Tampa area.  Our first consultation today was encouraging but inconclusive with the final decision awaiting a CT scan next week. The good news is that there is no haste from a medical standpoint. The bad news is a lot of waiting before the course of treatment is decided and scheduled.

We remain optimistic, anticipating a positive outcome. More details when available.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

www.livingourdream2011.blogspot.com

617-435-8502