December 2003
Just to make sure the year ended with a bang, destined to be sealed for all time as 'The Worst Year Ever,' I went ahead and had another bike crash and smashed up my right middle finger so badly I had another surgery, another ti plate implanted, and another few months of rehab. Nice. I've spent more time in hospitals and with doctors this year than in the rest of my life combined.

I'm about ready to be done.

So, for 04, no injuries. That's it, all I want.

And without injuries I'll be able to save up some vacation time and get somewhere out of this country in the fall.

Hope springs eternal...