Yea, it's been a long time since I flew or opened my garage, or written something here on my blog.
The pacemaker went in, bi ventricular, and all, and I feel a lot better.
I visited the doctor on Friday and she said everything looks and sounds in order so I start to exercise and resume the normal day to day tasks, however, the body after being almost bed ridden for 3 months is not very strong and needs to rest quite often.

More good news is that I have fixed the Eagle, I need to tidy the wiring, redo the flying wires on the stabs charge and go fly!!
I can't wait to see what that GP 61 is going to do with this little Eagle!!

The Sbach got it's new power plant and it is to say the least, impressive. I always thought my plane was light, BIG mistake, it weighs in at a whopping 30.2 lbs. Never the less, that GP123 yanks the Sbach around like a rag doll.

Very sad news on the other hand is that my helper, Spot, jumped out the car window on the way to the field and disappeared. I looked in the rear view mirror and saw him but once I have turned around, he was gone! I have never seen him again. I really miss him. He was a very good companion.

Next task at hand is to finish my Top Flight Cessnna 182 powered by a DLE 20. I need to sort out the wiring coming from the wing. Ihate those dangling wires, and do the cockpit, seats and so on.
Then there is the Aeroworks Stearman that needs some TLC, but first, the misses and I are going for a holiday, touring the country. I hope old faithful, my Ford Ranger is up to it. We shouldn't do more than 5000 km I think.

That is me for now, keep well, keep flying!!

Glad to hear you're doing better.

Thank you. It is still a long road to full recovery, but I feel so much better!

My nephew got a pacemaker a few weeks ago and it has transformed his well being. I'm hoping as much for your recovery! And I hope Spot comes home.

Thanks mate. yea, the pacemaker does make a difference. It can take a year or longer to recover fully. I had only 14% heart function, so there was not much left.

Glad you're doing well & hope you still may be able to find Spot !
Thanks, John

Thanks for the wishes. As for Spot, I think someone picked him up and took him home. He is such a good natured loving little fella, no one will leave him. You only have one dog like that in your lifetime.

Mine is named Max. Been my flying companion since he was a pup. Here he is one cold Winter morning- I looked into the back and realized the center window was open! Had to snap a pic. My little dude has jumped out of my truck twice before I learned my lesson. Now he's on lockdown!

I really hope you find Spot, and have a speedy recovery!!

Glad to hear your doing better. I too had similar problems 4 1/2 years ago. I't has been a long recovery period but i'm still here and i hope you continue to progress. Best wishes on finding your dog. Nice looking Sbach in your aviatar BTW.

Thanks for the wishes and encouragement guys. I am afraid Spot is gone. I have looked non stop for the little fella since November, in fact, I was out yesterday again to see if cant spot him.
As far as recovery goes, I have a lot of energy but the body is extremely weak. I spent the best part of 2 months sleeping 18 hour a day. This was brought along as a result of water pills. It really took the life out me. It also dehydrated me to the point where I was hospitalized.
Well, That is all part of the past and I am looking forward. I feel stronger every day! Praise the Lord!! To me every day is a blessing!!
The doctor recons a year or longer before full recovery, if, my heart recovers fully, no guarantee.

Originally Posted by funboy

Mine is named Max. Been my flying companion since he was a pup. Here he is one cold Winter morning- I looked into the back and realized the center window was open! Had to snap a pic. My little dude has jumped out of my truck twice before I learned my lesson. Now he's on lockdown!

I really hope you find Spot, and have a speedy recovery!!

Nice doggy!