Well folks Alvin's Dr. has advised him against making the trip to KC. He is healing good but she is really not ready to let him travel for a prolonged distance at this time. Alvin is on the fence but after talking with him I think he understands the circumstances being what the are he'll just forgo the ride to KC this year. I was real insistent that he follow his Dr's guidance. So I'll be making the trip west solo.