Well, I'm having my 3rd spinal surgery on Monday the 29th. This will be my 3rd in the last 3 years. I've been trying to avoid it buy taking cortisone injections and physical therapy, but to no avail. Even after this one, I'll still have 6 herniated discs left. I've got degenerative disc disease so I have to get MRI's of my whole spine done every year to see which herniations are progressing.

The upside is that I'll be able to get back to taking daily walks in the park, and riding my 650cc Szuki Burgman maxi-scooter. It has a top speed of 115 mph, but being a mature 62 year old, I've only taken it up to 101 mph on the interstate. It's the only time I don't wear a kilt - full riding gear with body armor. Carry a kilt in the storage area though. It's funny to see some of the expressions I get when I ride to the park - exiting the men's room in a kilt, and carrying full motorcycle gear back to my bike, before beginning my walk. Can hardly wait to be able to do that again.

Darrell