It Was the best of times. It was the worst of times...:A.K.A. Good Week Bad Week

So, my bike is finally in.  The guys over at the Bicycle Exchange told me that the bike I ordered has finally come in, and should be assembled and ready to go sometime next week.  Great News.  I will post more about the bike once its handlebars are in my grubby little hands and its saddle is under my grubby...never mind; I don't like the way that was going to sound.

Also this week:  I had an appointment with the fellas watching my heart--latest word:
      "Mr. Ron we are going to put a piece of electrical equipment in your chest to keep you from suddenly dropping dead due to your severely weakened heart." (or something to that effect)

So what these bits of news add up to is that sometime late next week I will be getting my long-awaited new steed, then on the following Monday I get to go have surgery to implant a defibrillator (a.k.a. pacemaker) in my chest.

On the bright side--I will be able to claim I am a cyborg.  This has already given me ideas for a custom cycling jersey.