Hey, All!

Virginia has been @#%*!! COLD! It was in the teens yesterday and today. The sun is out now and the forecast is to maybe get above freezing this afternoon. No golf this weekend!

I was released from Physical Therapy on Wednesday and can now get back to my own routine. So far, so good. My doctor doesn't want to see me again until July unless I have a problem.

Golfer and I have caught up on some odds and ends around the house this week. I've worked mornings. It's been too cold to go work outside in the yard. I just made a third attempt at touching up the bathroom ceiling. Can't tell how right or wrong the paint is until it dries. You wouldn't think it would be so hard, but evidently cans were mislabeled.

Haven't had any news from Nurse J or Bikini so we have to assume they are all okay and busy.

So all in all, there's not much news. Just wanted to say "hi"! Stay safe!

Happy Anniversary, Bikini and Brief!

Have a wonderful day!

Love,

Mom and Dad xoxo

Happy Birthday, Bloomer!

Have a great day!

Love you! xoxo

Grama and Grandpa

Catching Up

Hey, All!

Seems like this past week flew by. It's been cold here, but no snow. Bikini and her family have been snowed in down in Georgia. It snowed and stayed cold so it didn't melt. Boxer and Bloomer had five straight snow days! Oh, my!

Nurse J and BeyB both had doctor appointments. Nurse J is supposed to be wearing a boot on her foot to help repair a torn tendon. BeyB was being rechecked after the bad UTI she had at Christmas. It's all cleared up.

Golfer got a shingles shot. That's been on his mind ever since I had a bad case of shingles a couple years ago. He couldn't get the immunization before now because of medication he had been on. The doctor had him stop it, so Golfer had an opportunity.

I'm still coughing and blowing my nose. I am seriously considering calling our doctor on Monday and seeing what he suggests next. I am tired of this. I had PT three times this week, too.

I slept a little later than usual this morning and then took my time doing some things around here and doing some errands. Nothing real major or too time consuming, just stuff that had been pushed aside and/or put off due to all the other things going on.

We also had new insulation installed in our attic. We are in the process of picking out a new front door and then ordering new windows. I couldn't stand the dirt on a couple of the windows and just had to wash them in spite of the cold weather. In the process, one of them went all wonky and didn't want to close. Golfer helped me and we decided I won't mess with it again! This was the fourth one to develop problems.

I finally got Cecil all combed and his nails trimmed. He's very good about it once I get him and get started, but geez! what a job to get him! But he's a sweet little furry boy.

That's about it from here. Stay safe!

Getting Back to Normal - and Is There Any Such Thing??

Hey, all!

I hope you are all doing well. It's been a busy week here. I've been battling a bad sinus infection and have really felt crappy most of the week. I've been to the doctor and got some antibiotics and decongestants, and was told the usual "drink lots of fluids and rest". I've been trying.

It's still cold here. Today is sunny. Yesterday there was a freak little snow squall accompanied by thunder and then the sun came out while it was still snowing. Pretty, but odd. The snow didn't last long. We may get snow again tomorrow night. And again, as I have said repeatedly, I am ready for Summer!

I've been working my way through a pile of backed up desk stuff and papers. And I went through a stack of Mom's papers and pictures. I don't really know what to do with them, just know I need to keep them. I don't know why, just that I need to. There were ration stamps and official documents, notes written by people who were important to Mom, several of her report cards from school, and some other things. For now I just packed it all away upstairs where I keep things like that.

Golfer and I had some new lighting installed in the kitchen, dining room and foyer this past week. We really like it!















One of my projects for today was to trim the furry kids' nails and brush them all. I got the girls done, but still have to talk Cecil into cooperating! I'll need to sneak up on him!

Take care and stay safe!

Some more thoughts. . . . . . .

It my last posting, I neglected to mention another recent stressful event. While we were all hurrying around getting ready to pack to leave for Ohio for Mom's funeral, we threw some laundry in the washer and dryer. That sounds easy and simple, right? The dryer started making a huge noise and then smoke started coming out and the smoke alarm went off. So no more dryer. Then in an obvious show of empathetic support, the washer decided to act wonky, too. So when Golfer and I were able to get out and about after all the snow and ice, we had to go buy a new washer and dryer. The old ones had been of an age where it was time. We can highly recommend Shawel's if you are in the Tidewater area of Virginia. We went in one morning and by that afternoon they were both delivered, set-up, and in use! And while I'm making recommendations, we got Maytag Bravos series machines and I love them! I was suspicious of a washer with no agitator, but it works wonderfully well.

I also neglected to mention in that last post that Brief and the kids made it back to Georgia okay while Bikini was with us in Ohio. And she caught a flight out Christmas Eve afternoon and made it home in time to hang stockings with Bloomer and Boxer. And Nurse J, Cable Guy and BeyB made it to Illinois okay. However, BeyB got sick and had to go to the ER, but she recovered quickly and is feeling better. They are back home now.

Our house is all un-decorated and things are put away. I am, quite honestly, ready for a new year with maybe not quite so many changes going on.

I've been to the Commissary this morning for a few things. It is now pouring down rain and is dark and gloomy out. The snow is gone. And as I have said before, I am ready for Summer.

I have a pile of papers waiting for me to put through the shredder. The files have been cleaned out. I guess I'll get to work on that. Stay safe and have a good day.

My Apologies for the Lack of Posts

There has been much happening and going on with us.

As you know, my recovery from knee replacement surgery had been progressing very well. And then we hit a "snag". My physical therapy got a bit too intense and I developed some severe pain and swelling in my knee and leg. This developed while Golfer and I were on a trip to Lancaster, PA for a short vacation. More on that later. I got in to see my doctor as soon as we returned home. After several x-rays and looking and poking at my leg, Dr. A. said during the PT some scar tissue had torn and bled into my knee causing the inflammation and problems. So I've had to use the cane again, and have been taking some medicine and had a break from the PT. I also have a knee brace to wear if I'm going to be up on my feet and walking around a lot. It is getting better and I just have to be patient.

The Lancaster trip was lovely, even with my leg problems. We saw some great Christmas shows and did some sight-seeing. It was cold and windy most of the time. The area is famous for it's Amish life and farms and history. Golfer and I grew up seeing Amish buggies on the road in Ohio, so that wasn't a big attraction for us. But we did enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

When we returned from our trip it was time to get ready for Bikini's family to come to visit for an early Christmas. My preparations were hampered a bit by my knee, but things got done and Golfer was wonderful with his help. We had an early Christmas because Nurse J's family was going to Illinois to spend the holiday with CableGuy's parents. It was great having everyone together and the kids were so cute playing with their new toys.

Then, sadly, on the evening of the 20th, we got a call from my sister and niece saying Mom had passed away. She was a good lady, 101, and died the way she had always said she wanted to go - in her own apartment. We hurried and got ourselves packed and ready and took off for Ohio the next day. Her funeral was on a cold, windy day with snow on the ground. Golfer "officiated" at Mom's request. She had said she didn't want a stranger talking about her.

We did what we could to help go through her belongings and pack things up. The weather forecast was not good. Golfer was keeping a close watch on it. After an early Christmas Day dinner with Golfer's brother and family, we got on the road and headed for home. It was a long day, and a trying time to be driving in the dark and snow and ice. But we made it home a little before midnight.

This is what we saw the next morning. There is still some snow on the ground here in the shady spots of the yard. Things were shut down and everyone was snowbound for a couple days.

So, I really have been thinking about writing here, but just haven't gotten to it.

For now, I'll just say Happy New Year, stay safe!

And we miss you Mom.