by blue_steel90
but allow me a few humorous questions.
Did I miss the significance of the painted toenails? They were introduced as if they were important but you did not elaborate.
Who won the game, Cardinals or Cubs?
That 'duel degree' was that in swords, pistols or pitching? I guess it's just one of the nicer typos one comes across on this site.
But please carry on. Maybe you can come up with some more of Uncle Jim's adventures now that he is feeling more alive.