Dee, don't worry about the gathering. You have put in a lot of work for years so we could get together. Hell, you even managed to get it scheduled on Alabama's off weekend last year but Lana was still recovering so I could not come.
My Dad will be 96 in June. He had surgery for prostate cancer 20 years ago. He had 5 heart bypass surgery, ruptured appendix and cut off half his left ear from skin cancer.
He used to have a saying from General George Patton, "Yea though I walk through the shadow of death. I will fear no evil for I am the meanest bastard in the valley."
I have only met you once in person but you hugged my neck and treated my like my Uncle Dee. You are the toughest old bird I know. I bet when me and most of us are old and senile and messing up our Depends you will be cooking some good BBQ, and hopefully posting some good pictures.
If don't have a gathering over this year I drive right there going up to see my son in NC. I would love to stop by and take out for some BBQ and meet the Lady that puts up with you.
