Turning 76 years old

 {Nha Trang AB Vietnam 1969 age 20}

First male in my Surname Family to make it this far since my GGG Grandfather, all the way back at the dawn of the Revolution...Ol' Israel H lived from 1775-1863...since that time none of my family males with the surname have lived past 75 until I made it to 76 yesterday, March 16th.  

It hasn't been without warts and scars, but up until about 2 months ago I was feeling pretty damn good despite the {the VA says} my Agent Orange related Diabetes 2 and accompanying neuropathy...some back and hip issues and a nasty fall which jarred my head a week or so ago, has slowed me somewhat...we will see if I recover my full body movements anytime soon.

All in all I have Zero Complaints...I am down 20 pounds in the last year {although I'm sure I may have gained a few pounds yesterday👀😄}...and just about 50 since Diabetes was discovered back in 2009...223 down to 173 on my once 5' 11' frame was and is a good thing...although it appears I have shrunk a bit, down to about 5' 10" ... 

Spent yesterday with wife and daughter and got calls from the Grandsons and sons...Porter House for BD Supper, along with Chocolate Ice Cream Cake and a few Irish Ales...all in all a good day.

Back Later with more...if I continue to stay above ground. 

Me in Scott, Ohio, back in the early days...