Travel
When I left off yesterday I was scheduled June 10 for the ERCP procedure,"Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a procedure that combines upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and x rays to treat problems of the bile and pancreatic ducts. "
I was called to tell me the surgery couldn't be performed at 3 pm on Monday, but that they were looking to schedule a doctor and an anesthesiologist at some future time. I keep telling them I won't be able to keep any appointments during the months I'm traveling, but I don't think they listen to anything I say. So they are still looking and I'm going on with my life.
Jeannie brought Autie and Arianna over this morning for me to watch, and Donald's mother picked them up and took them to her house this afternoon. Jeanne is working from home and caring for Donald, who seems to be doing well after the knee surgery. Now it is 1:15 and I haven't showered yet and am still wearing my pajamas.
Yesterday was great except when on the phone with medical people. I got out a lot of maps and in a state that was half dreaming and half awake, I built myself the most wondrous route from CA to NY! I have no doubt it will need to be toned down a bit because I don't have the money to really do it as I'd like, but I'm going to enjoy it. At least I hope to enjoy it, being as how I haven't traveled without a dog in a lot of years.
Speaking of dog, I finally got rid of Lady's big dog bed this week. I was ready to let it go whereas I just couldn't think about it before. I still have the food and water bowls, as well as a stand that they sit in. A big dog is a lot more comfortable when they don't have to lean over so far to reach their food, and if I ever get another dog, which I probably won't, it will be a BIG dog!
Back to trips, the jury is still out on whether I'll attempt to go through the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone. The end of August will probably be like a zoo as far as the crowds, and bumper to bumper traffic. I could possibly try it on the way back, but wonder about the weather in October. Readers' experiences and comments on this will be appreciated.
Half the fun of all this is knowing I will change the route numerous times in the next couple of months, and continue to modify and adapt as I'm traveling. To me that represents total freedom - the freedom to do exactly what I want to do (held in check by my wallet and credit card balance, of course).
Enough of this - time to go get dressed because if I wait any longer then it won't be worth it to bother!
- I'm Under The Weather
I don't feel all that well and even considered going to an Urgent Care office today to get some help. I suffer with sinus and allergies, and while in NY my eyes were itchy. I don't know the culprit but I remember ragweed being a problem...
- Feelin' Good!
I don't know if it's the B-12 shot kicking in, but I felt pretty good this morning. I got myself all cleaned up and slicked up, and set out to do a bit of shopping. First was a stop at AAA to pick up a Washington/Oregon map. I think...
- Travel Plans
I spent the afternoon with Jeannie to firm up our travel plans for the latter part of July. That will be about 7 wks after Donald's knee surgery and he should be able to get around if he doesn't overdo it. We thought about mixing cabin...
- Thanks For The Comments
I appreciate all the comments regarding my posts on health issues, and just want to say that I have called many times to get things straightened out. The problem is with the system - it's not always possible to reach a live person, and when...
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Travel
Will they EVER make up their minds
When I left off yesterday I was scheduled June 10 for the ERCP procedure,"Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a procedure that combines upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and x rays to treat problems of the bile and pancreatic ducts. "
I was called to tell me the surgery couldn't be performed at 3 pm on Monday, but that they were looking to schedule a doctor and an anesthesiologist at some future time. I keep telling them I won't be able to keep any appointments during the months I'm traveling, but I don't think they listen to anything I say. So they are still looking and I'm going on with my life.
Jeannie brought Autie and Arianna over this morning for me to watch, and Donald's mother picked them up and took them to her house this afternoon. Jeanne is working from home and caring for Donald, who seems to be doing well after the knee surgery. Now it is 1:15 and I haven't showered yet and am still wearing my pajamas.
Yesterday was great except when on the phone with medical people. I got out a lot of maps and in a state that was half dreaming and half awake, I built myself the most wondrous route from CA to NY! I have no doubt it will need to be toned down a bit because I don't have the money to really do it as I'd like, but I'm going to enjoy it. At least I hope to enjoy it, being as how I haven't traveled without a dog in a lot of years.
Speaking of dog, I finally got rid of Lady's big dog bed this week. I was ready to let it go whereas I just couldn't think about it before. I still have the food and water bowls, as well as a stand that they sit in. A big dog is a lot more comfortable when they don't have to lean over so far to reach their food, and if I ever get another dog, which I probably won't, it will be a BIG dog!
Back to trips, the jury is still out on whether I'll attempt to go through the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone. The end of August will probably be like a zoo as far as the crowds, and bumper to bumper traffic. I could possibly try it on the way back, but wonder about the weather in October. Readers' experiences and comments on this will be appreciated.
Half the fun of all this is knowing I will change the route numerous times in the next couple of months, and continue to modify and adapt as I'm traveling. To me that represents total freedom - the freedom to do exactly what I want to do (held in check by my wallet and credit card balance, of course).
Enough of this - time to go get dressed because if I wait any longer then it won't be worth it to bother!
- I'm Under The Weather
I don't feel all that well and even considered going to an Urgent Care office today to get some help. I suffer with sinus and allergies, and while in NY my eyes were itchy. I don't know the culprit but I remember ragweed being a problem...
- Feelin' Good!
I don't know if it's the B-12 shot kicking in, but I felt pretty good this morning. I got myself all cleaned up and slicked up, and set out to do a bit of shopping. First was a stop at AAA to pick up a Washington/Oregon map. I think...
- Travel Plans
I spent the afternoon with Jeannie to firm up our travel plans for the latter part of July. That will be about 7 wks after Donald's knee surgery and he should be able to get around if he doesn't overdo it. We thought about mixing cabin...
- Thanks For The Comments
I appreciate all the comments regarding my posts on health issues, and just want to say that I have called many times to get things straightened out. The problem is with the system - it's not always possible to reach a live person, and when...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
Voulezvousdiner Have just launched a new special offer. ...