Kent, Thanks for asking about the knee. It is coming along pretty good. Had my 6 month check up and the doc was pleased with how tight the knee is. I do have a screw working its way loose (insert favorite screw loose joke here.) but since the body will absorb in the next 6 months I think it will be okay. It hurts a bit and if it gets worse they will take it out. For the moment it is just a painful lump on my shin.
By the time the river fishing begins I should be good as new. I am looking forward to making up for lost fishing outings. Mike

