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Arthritic

I liked your last weekly article because to be honest I was getting tired of all your cheerleading for heavy workouts in hardcore gyms for old guys. When one is arthritic, lethargic, stressed by our country falling part, and old…

Greetings and thanks for the good word…

It’s time for me to prepare myself and the Bomber Reserves for the days ahead. They aren’t like the days gone by, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t great. We press on with wisdom and a smile…

Godspeed… Dave


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