Travel
I went shopping this afternoon with Jeannie, Donald, and their two little girls. We first went to Play It Again Sports so that I could get some small hand weights. Used but look-like-new cost $.49 per pound, so that 2 each of 1# and 2# set me back about $3.00. Later at another discount sporting goods store I saw the exact same 2# weight for $5.99 EACH! So now I can start out with the 1# and work my way up to 4#, and I sort of doubt I will be going any higher than that, although you just never know.
My eyes are seriously bad now, and exercise may be one of the few things I can do for recreation. What a predicament! I think the severity of swelling wasn't apparent as long as I using the after-surgery eyedrops. I will just hope the saline drops will begin to work soon, as it doesn't matter how I'm willing to camp - 5th wheel, truck camper, or tent, I'm sure not driving more than a few miles anywhere.
A word about the tie-dye shirts. At one of Meg's baby showers each guest had the opportunity to decorate a little "one-sie", and Sarah did a tie-dye. Then it just grew from there that we would make tie-dye t-shirts for the entire family and have a group picture taken. Steve has been a long time fan of Jerry Garcia, so the tie-dye sort of fits in. He and Meg went to a Halloween party one year dressed as hippies, and they looked absolutely great. So the theme was a perfect one, and Bill was "up there" laughing his head off at us, and probably glad he didn't have to wear a shirt. He would have, though. I never wore tie-dye when it was in fashion, so I wasn't exactly loving the idea of it, but it turned out to be such fun and I'm glad I did.
I have an appointment tomorrow morning with a doctor that was recommended by one of Jeannie's work colleagues. I am hoping it will work out that I finally get someone I can feel comfortable with, as was my old doctor in Swannanoa (NC). I have a couple of issues that I'm concerned with, and I am glad to finally get a chance to either worry more or just forget about them.
I did solve the problem of leg cramps at night, at least I hope it is solved. I do the wall push-ups before going to bed, which stretches out the back of the calves, and since I've been doing that I've been sleeping for longer stretches at a time and have no leg cramps throughout the night. Could that be better than potassium supplements?
I need to turn in early tonight so I can wake up before dawn - get the dog walked, take a shower and dry my hair, etc. Donald is driving me to the appointment as the medical center is in a part of downtown that has very little parking. I don't even think the light rail runs nearby or I could take that. The problem with a very early appointment is that I will be running into commuter traffic, and I don't think I could face that with my sight being how it is now.
A note to Guy who wrote me about a week ago regarding Stillman RV Park: I have often thought about this park, except that it is not near any of my kids and is in a part of town that is unfamiliar to me. I'm still hoping to sell the 5ver, but we'll see. I signed a 90-day consignment agreement, so that will possibly take care of up to mid-December. That would work out fine if I should have to take it back - I would just spend Christmas with my kids and leave shortly after that. A lot depends on my visual acuity however.
Well, wish me luck and tune in tomorrow.
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Travel
Lifting weights & tie-dye
I went shopping this afternoon with Jeannie, Donald, and their two little girls. We first went to Play It Again Sports so that I could get some small hand weights. Used but look-like-new cost $.49 per pound, so that 2 each of 1# and 2# set me back about $3.00. Later at another discount sporting goods store I saw the exact same 2# weight for $5.99 EACH! So now I can start out with the 1# and work my way up to 4#, and I sort of doubt I will be going any higher than that, although you just never know.
My eyes are seriously bad now, and exercise may be one of the few things I can do for recreation. What a predicament! I think the severity of swelling wasn't apparent as long as I using the after-surgery eyedrops. I will just hope the saline drops will begin to work soon, as it doesn't matter how I'm willing to camp - 5th wheel, truck camper, or tent, I'm sure not driving more than a few miles anywhere.
A word about the tie-dye shirts. At one of Meg's baby showers each guest had the opportunity to decorate a little "one-sie", and Sarah did a tie-dye. Then it just grew from there that we would make tie-dye t-shirts for the entire family and have a group picture taken. Steve has been a long time fan of Jerry Garcia, so the tie-dye sort of fits in. He and Meg went to a Halloween party one year dressed as hippies, and they looked absolutely great. So the theme was a perfect one, and Bill was "up there" laughing his head off at us, and probably glad he didn't have to wear a shirt. He would have, though. I never wore tie-dye when it was in fashion, so I wasn't exactly loving the idea of it, but it turned out to be such fun and I'm glad I did.
I have an appointment tomorrow morning with a doctor that was recommended by one of Jeannie's work colleagues. I am hoping it will work out that I finally get someone I can feel comfortable with, as was my old doctor in Swannanoa (NC). I have a couple of issues that I'm concerned with, and I am glad to finally get a chance to either worry more or just forget about them.
I did solve the problem of leg cramps at night, at least I hope it is solved. I do the wall push-ups before going to bed, which stretches out the back of the calves, and since I've been doing that I've been sleeping for longer stretches at a time and have no leg cramps throughout the night. Could that be better than potassium supplements?
I need to turn in early tonight so I can wake up before dawn - get the dog walked, take a shower and dry my hair, etc. Donald is driving me to the appointment as the medical center is in a part of downtown that has very little parking. I don't even think the light rail runs nearby or I could take that. The problem with a very early appointment is that I will be running into commuter traffic, and I don't think I could face that with my sight being how it is now.
A note to Guy who wrote me about a week ago regarding Stillman RV Park: I have often thought about this park, except that it is not near any of my kids and is in a part of town that is unfamiliar to me. I'm still hoping to sell the 5ver, but we'll see. I signed a 90-day consignment agreement, so that will possibly take care of up to mid-December. That would work out fine if I should have to take it back - I would just spend Christmas with my kids and leave shortly after that. A lot depends on my visual acuity however.
Well, wish me luck and tune in tomorrow.
- Sunday Relaxin'
I drove over to Jeannie's this morning for coffee and some tasty cookies. We sat around and worked the NY Times crossword puzzle, and talked about getting an assembly line together to make tamales. It would be so much easier than one person...
- Another Week Gone By
On Wednesday I went to see Liam's swim lesson but he decided he didn't feel like swimming, so we just sat and talked, then went out for dinner. I had tortilla soup that was so spicy I thought it would give me a problem later, but I felt...
- Resting Up From Saturday
Yesterday Jeannie brought the girls over to my house in the morning since Donald was working on a cake. We went to the Farmers' Mkt. and then to Costco. I can't believe how much two little girls can eat from all the samples available. ...
- Where Do I Begin?
As usual, I spoke too soon in my last blog entry. I have complained all throughout my recuperation period of blurred vision, off and on. It finally cleared up and I was declared fully reovered from the cataract surgery. The glasses I ordered finally came...
- Back Home
I left home a week ago in the best of spirits, and when we arrived at the campground it couldn't have been better. We were the only ones in our entire loop, set up the tents and equipment, then sat down to just look at the trees. Last Monday was pretty...