This is my oldest Brother Odis. During WWII. He was a Ships Carpenter. He became a master craftsman. He and his Wife built three houses. He built many small models, his goal was larger ones.

He built this nine foot model of the USS North Carolina. After his death, his family donated it to the USS North Carolina Memorial. Jim & Shirl along with Sherry and I took it to Wilmington, NC. The above photo was taken by the local Newspapre just before the presentation. I don't believe we took any pictures.

That is me on the left, Chief Darnell, posing with my brother in front of his fleet of ships. Two or three Battle ships, two carriers, a destroyer, and the Pinta, Nina & Santa Maria. They were in demand for display at parades and large building openings. They were on display at one sky scraper in Charlotte. Odis was a gentle but tough man. His hearing prevented many interviews which he avoided like the plague. His wealth was in his talent and ability. RIP Odis Howard.

That is passed history of my BIG brother, now an update on my Buddy..........

Sonny has had a setback. The plans fell apart when he was transported for dialysis. Seems us old folk accumulate Doctors like a cow pie draws flies. Sonny has at least five doctors, and each of them have associates. He has a Doctor for every ailment.

Evidently there was a breakdown in communications. The transport team picked him up and took him to the dialysis unit where they expected him to get up and get in their chair/bed whatever where the dialysis takes place. At the present time Sonny cannot get up and walk, evidently someone failed to foresee this.

If I have an update before I finish I will post it. The family was thinking all was fine. Now the pressure is on again to solve the present dilemma. As most of you know this is near impossible to work around a full time job, and not lose it or your sanity. The brunt of the pressure is on the daughter. Seems to always fall to a daughter doesn’t it?The female of the species is tough, but they have their limits.

Hopefully this last complication will be easily solved. About everyone who reads the latest book called ‘Gracefully Grasping for Dignity’ says, I wish I had read this five years ago, etc. Until you have faced it, you do not know how many decisions face us seniors. So get ready, your time is coming.

I detest being sick don’t you? I mean a cold is bad enough. Shoot, you can’t take care of a patient if you become a patient, huh? Plus the weather is no fun either. I think I will bitch just a little more then go to bed. Ha!

Thanks for the concern expressed about my buddy, and thanks for reading this drivel.

Nite Shipslog
Ps:

"I was worried that my Mechanic might try to rip me off. I was relieved when he told me all I needed was turn signal fluid.

Definition of a teenager? God's punishment..for enjoying sex.

As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never
point the wrong way.

My mind works like lightening, one brilliant flash and it is gone.

The difference between the Pope and your boss, the Pope only
expects you "To Kiss his ring".


The only time the world beats a path to your door is if you are
in the bathroom.