Hey bro, the hand surgery is recovering nicely. It has been one month since I had it and I am chomping at the bit to ride! I've been working on my grip strength but it is still too weak to really grab my bars tight enough. Braking with it feels good...but I don't use my brakes much anyway! Ha ha! You're into Hank 3 right? I picked up a cool shirt from his merch page and a couple of stickers. The guy is pretty badass! I'll definitely hit you up when I am ready to pedal again. My trails are calling your name and the recent rains will only make them better. Later :beer: