I wasn't aware of that China sea situation, I'll have to look into it. Since the mainstream media isn't covering it that should be a "tip off" that it could be serious. Not that I pay any attention to the mainstream news, but my wife does and I let her fill me in on things she hears then if it interests me I check it out on my own.

Between poker and work I am very limited on "free time". It has taken me three days to build the ducks roost for the duck pen, a job that should have taken about five or six hours tops. All we have left to do on the roost is seal the wood with polyurethane sealer and it will be done. Hopefully Tuesday night they can finally spend the night outside.

Amazing that the doctors would prescribe that type of medicine to your father!!!! A letter to the state of Ohio medical board might be in order to have them look into that one.
Travel safe and I think if it were me I wouldn't consider "Prius Camping" of course, I wouldn't even consider driving a Prius so that would exclude me right away.

Sound like the natives are getting restless up there and rightfully so. Also good to hear that Brian's landlord is treating him fairly and others are donating food for him to serve, says a lot about the people in your community.
You are most welcome for the comments and support, just wish my upvote power was worth more. Just look at my comments as old Sult giving his "two cents" worth.
Take care,
Sult