Travel
I can't get the black lab I saw online out of my mind and have been corresponding with someone from the lab rescue about seeing him. She told me he was in a kennel in Galt undergoing treatment for kennel cough, and then would be in a foster home near there.
In no time at all I got a notice of upcoming walks with the Volksmarch club, and lo and behold, there is one this Thursday morning in Galt! After some correspondence back and forth I was advised to fill out the application form, scan it and send it to the rep, who would check with the foster to see if I could possibly take a look at the dog on Thursday.
I just now heard back that this particular foster doesn't adopt out to anyone without a fenced yard, which leaves me out completely. She also told me that the kennel treatment should be finished by next week and that the dog will probably be adopted pretty quickly. I'm so disappointed, but in view of my upcoming medical procedures and surgery it is probably for the best.
When I was with the family last weekend my brother, Fred, gave me a box containing 4 CD's of the "Ultimate Oldies But Goodies" collection - early rock & roll. I've said before, there are some old rock & roll songs I like, and some that I abhor. The good ones I sing along with and seem to remember most, if not all of the words. So far I've listened to one CD and will probably play the 2nd one this afternoon.
Even though I'm still having some discomfort I decided to go to the gym with Jeannie last night. I'm so glad I did as I feel better today. I took it easy with some of the machines, but did fine with most of them. I think that what I have been considering as sore abs from exercising were in fact from gallbladder & bile duct trouble.
I got my b&w photos back today, and unfortunately they didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. I had the film in the camera for too long before I was able to take all 36 shots, and then the roll of exposed film fell on the floor of my car and rolled around under the seats for most of my recent trip. Not good for the film. Here is a shot I took at Ara's college graduation - that is my youngest son (Joe) to the left, and granddaughter Autumn on the right. Joe will graduate tomorrow night here in Sacramento. It's been a long time coming - he was able to take all the core degree requirements while waiting to "hit the lottery" to get into the Respiratory Care Program. He has done very well, and I will be proud to see him graduate. I'll try to take some pictures with my digital tomorrow evening and can get them posted right away rather than have to wait to complete a roll of film! (I hope this enlarges properly when clicked.)
- A Few Corrections
I don't know where my mind was yesterday, but fortunately my daughter let me know that Joe's graduation is on Dec. 20th, and not Nov. 20th. I would have been sitting at the college this evening wondering where everyone was! (I had...
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I'm back into life here at home now. Mike called and said he spent the night in Chicago, but didn't get to NY until 1pm this afternoon. I received notification by mail while I was gone that the repeat ERCP is scheduled for Jan....
- I Survived!
Just got back from the Volksmarch, which turned out to be 11.08 km! I'm too weary to figure out the conversion, but it's probably somewhere around 7 miles. I can never remember if you divide by 1.2 or multiply by .6, or maybe it's...
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Dr. G is my eye surgeon, and I've met only one other doctor that I can remember who inspired so much confidence, and neither of them was arrogant. I have been worried about what I think is a worsening of my vision, but according to all the tests...
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Travel
Minor disappointment
I can't get the black lab I saw online out of my mind and have been corresponding with someone from the lab rescue about seeing him. She told me he was in a kennel in Galt undergoing treatment for kennel cough, and then would be in a foster home near there.
In no time at all I got a notice of upcoming walks with the Volksmarch club, and lo and behold, there is one this Thursday morning in Galt! After some correspondence back and forth I was advised to fill out the application form, scan it and send it to the rep, who would check with the foster to see if I could possibly take a look at the dog on Thursday.
I just now heard back that this particular foster doesn't adopt out to anyone without a fenced yard, which leaves me out completely. She also told me that the kennel treatment should be finished by next week and that the dog will probably be adopted pretty quickly. I'm so disappointed, but in view of my upcoming medical procedures and surgery it is probably for the best.
When I was with the family last weekend my brother, Fred, gave me a box containing 4 CD's of the "Ultimate Oldies But Goodies" collection - early rock & roll. I've said before, there are some old rock & roll songs I like, and some that I abhor. The good ones I sing along with and seem to remember most, if not all of the words. So far I've listened to one CD and will probably play the 2nd one this afternoon.
Even though I'm still having some discomfort I decided to go to the gym with Jeannie last night. I'm so glad I did as I feel better today. I took it easy with some of the machines, but did fine with most of them. I think that what I have been considering as sore abs from exercising were in fact from gallbladder & bile duct trouble.
I got my b&w photos back today, and unfortunately they didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. I had the film in the camera for too long before I was able to take all 36 shots, and then the roll of exposed film fell on the floor of my car and rolled around under the seats for most of my recent trip. Not good for the film. Here is a shot I took at Ara's college graduation - that is my youngest son (Joe) to the left, and granddaughter Autumn on the right. Joe will graduate tomorrow night here in Sacramento. It's been a long time coming - he was able to take all the core degree requirements while waiting to "hit the lottery" to get into the Respiratory Care Program. He has done very well, and I will be proud to see him graduate. I'll try to take some pictures with my digital tomorrow evening and can get them posted right away rather than have to wait to complete a roll of film! (I hope this enlarges properly when clicked.)
- A Few Corrections
I don't know where my mind was yesterday, but fortunately my daughter let me know that Joe's graduation is on Dec. 20th, and not Nov. 20th. I would have been sitting at the college this evening wondering where everyone was! (I had...
- Home
I'm back into life here at home now. Mike called and said he spent the night in Chicago, but didn't get to NY until 1pm this afternoon. I received notification by mail while I was gone that the repeat ERCP is scheduled for Jan....
- I Survived!
Just got back from the Volksmarch, which turned out to be 11.08 km! I'm too weary to figure out the conversion, but it's probably somewhere around 7 miles. I can never remember if you divide by 1.2 or multiply by .6, or maybe it's...
- I Saw Dr. G Today
Dr. G is my eye surgeon, and I've met only one other doctor that I can remember who inspired so much confidence, and neither of them was arrogant. I have been worried about what I think is a worsening of my vision, but according to all the tests...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
Voulezvousdiner Have just launched a new special offer. ...