Oops. Not through yet...
I heard a physician say one time that there is no medical condition that is not helped by good nutrition.
But it occurred to me that because you are trying to get phytonutrients into each and every cell, it will probably take a year or two before the good nutrition can really start to make a difference.
So it would be a good idea to start now.
You know?
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Cellular Health
I recently had a discussion with a friend about my nutritional philosophy. In the course of the conversation, I discovered that I can boil it down to a single concept - cellular health.
The way I figure it, if you have healthy cells, you will have healthy organs, and those healthy organs will work together harmoniously. You will be healthy and happy for a long, long time.
The way to have healthy cells is to give them what they need - energy and nutrients. Energy so they can function. Nutrients so they can function smoothly. Where do you get this energy and nutrition? Plants. It's that simple.
Last week I bought some chard - had never eaten it before, and decided to try some. I know that it is packed with phytonutrients. I cut out the heavy main rib from each leaf and steamed the remaining leaves for ten minutes. It was VERY good. I'll be doing that again.
And if you don't like to eat fruits and vegetables, the best backup I can think of is Juice Plus+ capsules. Even if you are doing your best to get the nine to thirteen daily servings of fruits and veggies, like me, but can't quite get there (like me) you can take Juice Plus+ and know that you are getting the nutrition you need.
My objective is to learn to prepare and eat enough of a variety of fresh fruits and veggies that I do not need anything additional, but I have to admit that Juice Plus+ is a VERY convenient way to get nutrition.
Be good to your cells and they'll be good to you.
The way I figure it, if you have healthy cells, you will have healthy organs, and those healthy organs will work together harmoniously. You will be healthy and happy for a long, long time.
The way to have healthy cells is to give them what they need - energy and nutrients. Energy so they can function. Nutrients so they can function smoothly. Where do you get this energy and nutrition? Plants. It's that simple.
Last week I bought some chard - had never eaten it before, and decided to try some. I know that it is packed with phytonutrients. I cut out the heavy main rib from each leaf and steamed the remaining leaves for ten minutes. It was VERY good. I'll be doing that again.
And if you don't like to eat fruits and vegetables, the best backup I can think of is Juice Plus+ capsules. Even if you are doing your best to get the nine to thirteen daily servings of fruits and veggies, like me, but can't quite get there (like me) you can take Juice Plus+ and know that you are getting the nutrition you need.
My objective is to learn to prepare and eat enough of a variety of fresh fruits and veggies that I do not need anything additional, but I have to admit that Juice Plus+ is a VERY convenient way to get nutrition.
Be good to your cells and they'll be good to you.
Frustration and Satisfaction
Jeb and I took possession of the Yankee over a week ago, and I have yet to fly it. The insurance company placed restrictions on us - we have to get checked out by a qualified instructor before we can solo in it. The instructor has to have at least 300 hours total time and 15 hours in Yankees. We called all over the place trying to find someone qualified. We thought we were going to have to travel to San Diego where a flight school has a Yankee trainer. Finally we found a guy right here in Tucson at Ryan Field, but he can't instruct us until this Thursday - day after tomorrow.
Airplane ownership is not different from what I expected, though. I never expected that plane ownership would be like automobile ownership, because you don't just jump in a plane and fly into the sky without lots of preparation first. I figured there would be delays while all the pieces were put into place... the hangar, the purchase, the FAA paperwork, the aircraft registration, hull and liability insurance, and now training requirements.
But you know what? I own an airplane, and it is a good feeling to know that I have achieved another life dream.
Airplane ownership is not different from what I expected, though. I never expected that plane ownership would be like automobile ownership, because you don't just jump in a plane and fly into the sky without lots of preparation first. I figured there would be delays while all the pieces were put into place... the hangar, the purchase, the FAA paperwork, the aircraft registration, hull and liability insurance, and now training requirements.
But you know what? I own an airplane, and it is a good feeling to know that I have achieved another life dream.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Inch By Inch
Jeb and I have taken possession of a hangar at KAVQ. We even have keys to the restrooms in the hangar building! Insurance coverage for the aircraft has been arranged. All of the FAA documentation has been obtained (Jeb drove to Scottsdale yesterday to pick it up). We are still arranging a CFI to fly the Grumman back for us. Looks like Monday is the day.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Scared Spitless
We're going to pull the trigger, Jeb and I. As of this morning, the bank account is fully funded. Jeb has notified the seller of our intentions, and has received a prospective sales contract in return. I have inquired anew about insurance for the aircraft. I have also initiated a title & lien search. I will go to TUS (Tuscon International Airport) General Aviation Terminal and pick up a copy of FAA Form 8050-1 (Application for Registration) and FAA Form 8050-2 (Bill of Sale) to fill out at closing. Jeb is arranging the closing and will find a CFI or other knowledgable pilot to fly the plane back to AVQ (Marana Regional Airport) where we have a hangar waiting.
The price is right... hangar cost is affordable... insurance is affordable... everything is falling neatly into place...
Why am I scared?
It must be because it is An Airplane. There is something mysterious and awesome about that. I am shocked and awed that I will be half owner of An Airplane.
I just have to remember to breathe...
The price is right... hangar cost is affordable... insurance is affordable... everything is falling neatly into place...
Why am I scared?
It must be because it is An Airplane. There is something mysterious and awesome about that. I am shocked and awed that I will be half owner of An Airplane.
I just have to remember to breathe...
Friday, April 10, 2009
Pull the Trigger!
My wife and I are traveling this weekend, and I am actually composing this post while on I-20 between Abilene and Dallas, hurtling toward the Florida Atlantic coast! Dude, I feel totally connected!
I just got off the phone with Jeb and we agreed to purchase the plane! He will notify the owner of our decision, arrange for payment when I return from this trip, and arrange for aircraft delivery to Marana, Arizona, where we already have a hangar. I will research the required paperwork for the FAA, and insuring the aircraft. Pretty exciting stuff!
This is one of my life dreams - to own an airplane. I accomplished another of my life dreams in the 1980's - I am a motorcycle fan, and I wanted to own a Harley. While at Fort Leonard Wood I purchased a customized 1974 Harley Super Glide. Three speeds, no electric start, peanut tank. I barely weighed enough to kick the engine over. The fuel tank was so small that I had to fill it up when I rode the bike to work, and then again when I got home. It was useless as a road machine. The back tire that came on it was from a Volkswagen. The electrical system was always shorting out. Built in 1974, it was one of those piece-of-shit AMC machines. I sold it after a year.
But in 1985 I decided that you only get what you want for your birthday if you buy it yourself, so I purchased a brand-new mtallic burgundy Harley FXRS with the new blockhead engine. It was the last year that Harley used a chain final drive. I'm rambling... It was a fantastic bike, and I rode all of the long cross-country rides that I dreamed of. I kept that machine for ten years and sold it for the same amount I paid for it.
I mentioned the Harleys because in addition to owning a Harley, I dreamed of certain trips I wanted to make on one. This plane dream is the same. The dream of the plane includes dreams of long cross-country trips to favorite destinations. I won't bore you with those. You have your own dreams and your own trips. Now that the decision has been made to buy, I can start actually planning the flights!
I just got off the phone with Jeb and we agreed to purchase the plane! He will notify the owner of our decision, arrange for payment when I return from this trip, and arrange for aircraft delivery to Marana, Arizona, where we already have a hangar. I will research the required paperwork for the FAA, and insuring the aircraft. Pretty exciting stuff!
This is one of my life dreams - to own an airplane. I accomplished another of my life dreams in the 1980's - I am a motorcycle fan, and I wanted to own a Harley. While at Fort Leonard Wood I purchased a customized 1974 Harley Super Glide. Three speeds, no electric start, peanut tank. I barely weighed enough to kick the engine over. The fuel tank was so small that I had to fill it up when I rode the bike to work, and then again when I got home. It was useless as a road machine. The back tire that came on it was from a Volkswagen. The electrical system was always shorting out. Built in 1974, it was one of those piece-of-shit AMC machines. I sold it after a year.
But in 1985 I decided that you only get what you want for your birthday if you buy it yourself, so I purchased a brand-new mtallic burgundy Harley FXRS with the new blockhead engine. It was the last year that Harley used a chain final drive. I'm rambling... It was a fantastic bike, and I rode all of the long cross-country rides that I dreamed of. I kept that machine for ten years and sold it for the same amount I paid for it.
I mentioned the Harleys because in addition to owning a Harley, I dreamed of certain trips I wanted to make on one. This plane dream is the same. The dream of the plane includes dreams of long cross-country trips to favorite destinations. I won't bore you with those. You have your own dreams and your own trips. Now that the decision has been made to buy, I can start actually planning the flights!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Hurry And Wait
The mechanic advised us that the AA-1B we looked at would require a more expensive annual inspection the first time we had it done, in his opinion. We asked the owner to either reduce the price of the plane, or take care of the more important items we found during the inspection. He indicated a desire to do the latter.
Meanwhile, he has another prospective buyer flying up from Oklahoma today to inspect the plane. I do not think this new buyer will be allowed the unrestricted access that Jeb and I enjoyed. We learned a lot about the AA-1, but it was an extreme inconvenience for the owner. I truly appreciate that he let us do that, but I know that he really gained nothing from it.
Jeb and I are okay if the Oklahoma guy writes the owner a check. We are okay if he doesn't. We are content to wait patiently. The ability to wait patiently is a powerful negotiating tool.
Meanwhile, he has another prospective buyer flying up from Oklahoma today to inspect the plane. I do not think this new buyer will be allowed the unrestricted access that Jeb and I enjoyed. We learned a lot about the AA-1, but it was an extreme inconvenience for the owner. I truly appreciate that he let us do that, but I know that he really gained nothing from it.
Jeb and I are okay if the Oklahoma guy writes the owner a check. We are okay if he doesn't. We are content to wait patiently. The ability to wait patiently is a powerful negotiating tool.
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