Sunday, June 16, 2013

The Old Jarhead's Political SitRep Temporarily Suspended

The Old Jarhead's Political SitRep Temporarily Suspended

Returning after a three day weekend with old Marine buddies to over 500 e-mails, I have concluded that I have no choice but to suspend producing the Political SitRep, at least temporarily. The collapse of my pulmonary functioning means I have far less energy. In addition, the time required for my job, for my other writing--I'm hoping to get two more books out--and coping with life leaves me less time for the blog. We have signed a contract for $115,000 on the Des Plaines Condo. We bought it in 2009 for $160, put $10k into it in upgrades, and have a $10k roof assessment pending which we will credit the buyer with, so we are losing $65k--thank you Fannie Mae. But this is still $10k better than we hoped to do. Ironically, after we signed the contract, an offer at $125k, cash, came in. While we could get the lawyer to find some technical flaw in the first contract, we feel ethically we have to stick with it. So with everything else, I have to find a place to live until November or the lung transplant, move some stuff there and move the bulk of the furniture, etc. to Madison. we plan to close 7/19, but will be away for family commitments 7/4-7/10. So....

Please stop sending me blog items until further notice. Your subscription fee will be cheerfully refunded. I regret this necessity, but life marches on. I hope to be able to resume after I retire, or perhaps before. I will still post Guest Posts, columns that pop out of my head, or items I can't resist. Thanks for reading and sharing. ~Bob.

4 comments:

  1. Best wishes and good luck for the future.

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  2. You do what is needed to maintain your health. I will miss reading about the world every morning over coffee. All the best to you and family.

    Robin

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  3. Take care of yourself, and get better. We'll all be waiting eagerly to see you return, hale and hearty.

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  4. Better health and good fortune to you sir. I have eagerly looked forward to your blog each day since it has made me laugh and cry. It has challenged me to think and confirmed that what I believe is not as bad as some family and friends have tried to imply. I have particularly enjoyed your Random Thoughts; they made me wish I had known you personally. I have worried about your health for some time and wish you the very best. Please get well and thank you for your service to your country, both in the military and since then. Now please stand down and take a break for your health and your family.

    Bob, Rochester, NH

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