Well, fellow Extravaganza participants, it looks like I will not be available for this year's Extravaganza. I have recently had problems with my newly upgraded (2/28/2018) prosthetic hip and paid a visit to my orthopaedic surgeon this afternoon. An x-ray revealed that the retaining ring which holds my hip together has disintegrated and emergency surgery is necessary tomorrow. I would much rather be with NCWW volunteers in Hickory, but my health must take priority.
Many thanks to Berta and Frank for moving the NCWW trailer.