Thanks all for the responses, sorry it's been a couple of weeks but life has kept me busy. My rent and utilities are now paid through May, about half my bills are paid off, Chase still hasn't gotten my Visa card to me though they assure me I will have it by Wednesday, and emergency root canal work on two teeth happened this last Thursday, lolol. There I was, innocently munching away on a burger when blammo!, I got a piece of bone or something and felt what I thought was one tooth crack. The X-ray showed that two teeth cracked so both needed work since the cracks exposed the nerves. Now, I have a bunch of stitches in my gum and a lot less pain.
Still planning on buying my parts as soon as I get my chase card but really looking forward to a purchase I decided on last week. I have been trying to find an exercise regimen that takes into account my back problems and found what I think will work for me. The Terratrike Rover is the only three wheeled bike that can handle my weight and since it is recumbent I will have plenty of support for my back. The only drawback is it costs $1,000 for the base model, but I just keep in mind that my health is worth the price. I hope that it will help me break through the weight plateau and finally start losing more weight and get myself strong again.
Once I start getting parts and can start working on Rita again I will be taking lots of pics to show my progress. Ultimately, I can't wait to unveil my bike here to all of you who have supported and helped me in my long road through recovery.
Back again soon,
Peace and Long Rides,
Jeff