Flowers

 Yesterday there was a nice patch of Gaillardia blooming in the flower gardens at the clinic.  Far Guy had his infusion and I had a blood draw.  I picked up an order from Walmart of things Far Guy thought he could eat and went to the Bank. 

I was supposed to have a Physical Therapy appointment, I confirmed it and everything...then a scheduler called at 10:30 AM to schedule the appointment ..I told her I had an appointment at 11AM...she said she had no record of my appointment (she must have cancelled it before calling me).  Go figure.  Is the entire medical community on drugs or what?  I am now scheduled in about a month. Oh well the wheels of medicine move slowly and sometimes not at all.

Far Guy and I were both tired after our morning out. 

Back at home I did some laundry and had a nap.  Supper is Chicken Alfredo...I may have a salad. Lettuce doesn't agree with Far Guy lately.

Yesterday was a very warm day our high was 86F or 30C our low was 68F or 20C eh!

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Lawn Care and Self Care

 We are very fortunate that my baby brother has taken over mowing and trimming the lawn. 

It looks really good! We have gotten lots of rain so it is really growing! 

Yesterday I tried the shower upstairs...it worked great, but the shower chair is very upright so I ordered a different one.  I have to remember to take my picker-upper with me as I dropped the shampoo and then the bath soap. I wash my hair in the shower...good thing Jen gave me a hair cut and thinned it all out! 

I washed a load of laundry and got it in the dryer...again the picker-upper came in handy.  Not being able to bend over to pick stuff up is a pain in the butt.  I put some "stuff" away properly and had a good long nap.  

Far Guy is still feeling rotten from the Cancer meds. 

My baby brother and his bride, Baxter and Smudge came by to visit outdoors in the afternoon! 

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Oh my

 Last night at supper..Far Guy said.."look at that."  There were six half grown baby skunks outside of the living room window.  Oh my.  Glad they didn't spray anything. 

Ain't life grand.  Just when you think you have a few things under control...you don't.  I grabbed my camera and got a couple of photos out of the kitchen window. They peeked in all the ground floor windows....so glad none of them were open! 

Oh a lighter note.  I made pork chops and a baked potato for supper.  Jen went back home in the afternoon after we were all stocked up with groceries and supplies. She cleaned the bathroom and vacuumed. AND made us a pan of lasagna and Far Guys famous Italian sausage cheezy dip.

It was a nice day outside the high was 75F or 24C the low was 53F or 12C.  I had a nap in the afternoon. 

Far Guy is still struggling with the Cancer medications.

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Home again

 After my post operative checkup, Jen and Andy packed up our car and Jen lead us home and unpacked our car.   The Doctor said I had a lot of arthritis in the L4 L5 region and that is why I was in surgery such a long time.  I am healing well but cannot twist or turn yet or use the lawn mower or ride in Ranger Blue.  I am to keep walking and concentrate on building up the muscles in my back and legs....I will see the Physical Therapist later this week. Tuesday marks 4 week post operative. Tylenol is managing my discomfort.  I still have numbness and pain in my left buttock, down my left leg and across my foot...it may or may not go away.  Time will tell. 

Far Guy is having numerous side effects with his cancer treatment. Nausea and stomach cramps are the worst.  He got some pills for nausea yesterday from his Oncologist.

Jen is staying a bit to get us settled in ...groceries etc...thankful and truly blessed to have her with us!

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Pineapple

 Everyone is back safely from Hawaii and Sadie is thrilled that they are back! Far Guy and I are happy too! We missed them!

They brought back pineapple and it is delicious. 

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Engaged!

 Youngest Grandson Adam became engaged to his gal Courtney when they were in Hawaii! We are thrilled for them they are an awesome couple.  I imagine it will be next Winter or Spring before there is a wedding…but you never know. 

Congratulations Adam and Courtney! Love you both!

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Uffda

 Far Guy started his cancer fighting medications on Tuesday evening July 1. Our insurance denied the meds. Luckily the pharmaceutical company has a program that he qualified for. 

Here is $19,655 worth of medication. It is $351 a pill and he takes two a day. Uffda. Thank goodness for the pharmaceutical company program that makes our cost zero.

He is struggling through some side effects.  Sure wish he could catch a break. The side effects could go away after a month or so. Uffda.

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Book Club : July

 Yesterday was a busy day. I accompanied Far Guy back to our home in the woods, I kinda rested there while he went to his Infusion appointment.  My baby brother sprayed for ants outside for me. I got to pet Baxter and Smudge and then I relaxed in my recliner until Far Guy came back and then we drove the 2 1/2 hours back to East Grand Forks. I did well in the car but appreciated the rest at home…I also had a nap in the car on the way back.

We got back just in time for July Book Club the book was A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.

I give it a 4 out of 10 for subject matter and the writer an 8 out of 10 because it is well written. The gals mostly agreed. 

We had a quick supper and then we played POOL with Sadie to tire her out after she had a quiet day sleeping at home! It was a hot day the high according to the car was 91 F.

After reading the book for book club we should all be doubly thankful that we live in the United States of America! Happy 4th of July!!

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Gone to the dogs

 As most everyone knows, I love dogs and so does Far Guy. After our last Chance to have a dog, we enjoy other people’s dogs. 

This dog of course. Sadie who we helped spoil rotten when she was a puppy. We helped potty train her and eventually taught her to use the doggie door. She listens to us quite well. Last night I found a pool toy that gave me an advantage…and she swam after it many times until she was tired. Jen and Andy either take her for a W (walk) every night or throw pool toys for her.  Sadie and I went to dog obedience school one Winter.

Grandson Noah had to work a twelve hour shift on Tuesday so he asked if his dogs could visit for the day. We said sure. 

This is Aurora she is a one person dog but tolerates us. She likes to be pet on her own terms. She has been here often enough that she knows how to use the doggie door. She is almost smiling at me in the photo!

Then there is this dog.

This is Noble. She was a rescue. She is part Blue Heeler…then possibly Chihuahua or Mini Pinscher. I am leaning toward the Mini Pin because she is assertive, out going, happy and extremely friendly. She was an absolute joy to dog sit. I think she likes men better than women because she wanted to be right next to Far Guy although she spent some time on my lap too. Noble is about a year old. I think she would excel in dog obedience classes. 

Noble and Sadie have hopefully worked the Alpha dog thing out…the winner is Sadie. Sadie is not aggressive but just forward enough that Noble finally submitted to her. Yeah Sadie!

No we are not getting a dog, it is just not possible at this time in our lives. However we do miss the companionship.

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Nests and lemon pudding

 I got five nests out of that skein of yarn!  They are not exactly the same, because I am easily distracted!

They are ready for the messy decoupage…one of these days I will get around to it!

I made lemon pudding for Far Guy it is one of his favorites.  Everything has to be done in stages…gather the ingredients…rest…throw it all in the saucepan…rest…cook it up and pour it into dishes..rest…make meringue…enjoy it after supper!

It seems one larger project is all I can do in one day so I have to pick and choose what is the most important…however sitting in a chair crocheting, reading or petting Sadie is easy.  I fear I am becoming a lady of leisure.

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Sadie and cooking with Maddie

 Sadie loves the pool. She has her own dock that she can use to get out of the pool.  Lately she is being difficult bringing back the pool ring.  She retrieves it just fine but then will not give it up and takes it way on the other side of the pool and drops it…we will get her figured out soon.

Maybe we just need a bucket of toys! 

Maddie and Baby K were over, Baby K slept the entire time. 

We made scalloped potatoes with ham. Maddie likes to learn how to make different foods for her growing family. We made the rue with equal parts butter and flour (1/4 cup each) stirred and stirred some more then add 3 1/2 cups of milk and stirred some more until almost boiling then poured over sliced red potatoes and ham sliced up in bite size pieces. Bake for about an hour and fifteen minutes at 350 degrees F. I have an oval blue and white speckled enamel pan that I like to use for many things I put in the oven. I like to add some Parmesan Cheese before serving. ( If you make the rue with rice flour it is a gluten free dish)

Noah stopped by after work to check on the elderly. 

Happy first day of July!

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Sharks and a shoe thief

 Jen, Andy, Adam and Courtney are safely in Hawaii they had an adventure yesterday in a shark cage. 

Probably not something I would do but Jen said it was not scary at all.

Back at home. Someone is stealing my Crocs so I cannot leave.

She loves us so she is not too lonely. Noah was over to check on the elderly and have some pool time with his dogs and Sadie. Then after supper Far Guy threw her pool ring a few times until she dropped it on the other side of the pool and would not retrieve it…I think she had enough of the pool for the day.

I had more pain yesterday so I had a long rest and then a nice nap. I might have walked too much the previous day. Far Guy woodcarved.

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Yarn

 Jen escorted me to Michaels the other day…as if I didn’t bring enough yarn with me.  She dropped me off at the front door, I grabbed a cart and wheeled myself through the store.  I had not been in a store since June 5th. 

I needed grey yarn for fake wasp nests. Jen and Maddie both need the fake nests. I have two done and a third almost done.

The pretty yarn will be my reward after I finish the wasp nests. The grey fake nests will be treated with outdoor decoupage after they are dry they will be hung up and discourage wasps from making a nest in the area and they will move onto another area.  I do not have a pattern, I just make it up as I go…it does not need to be perfect. 

It was a very nice day on Saturday, Far Guy woodcarved and I crocheted out on the back patio.  In the afternoon Grandson Noah came to check on the elderly and swam in the pool with Sadie. 

I am feeling a bit stronger every day. I still need help in the shower and picking things up off the floor. 

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Lilac

 The Japanese Tree Lilac is blooming at the house next door it is a beauty!

I wonder if mine is blooming at home. Some years it blooms and some years it does not.

I had a busy day Friday entertaining Baby K who her Mom calls Bean, and showing Maddie how to make potato salad. 

Far Guy did some woodcarving.  This years Christmas Ornament has been decided.

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Relaxed

 Sadie is more relaxed than the rest of us.

This is the morning after a day at doggie day care and an evening in the pool with an eight year old boy throwing her pool toy for her.

She wagged her tail at us and otherwise did not move. By afternoon she was caught up on all her naps/relaxing. 

She is something else! We love her very much!

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Oh baby

 Our newest Great grandchild Baby K visits us often. She gained a pound and one ounce in the week after her tongue tied release procedure. She weighs 8 lbs and 3 ounces now..she will be a month old in a few days. She is just a little peanut.

However she has a big voice and has what I call a short fuse. When she is hungry she wants her bottle now if not sooner.

She did not want to burp! She is not an easy kid to burp. 

Less upset but still needed to burp!

Oh did she smell good after her bath…we could hear her screaming through out her bath…then she slept.

Fun to be a part of her first month.

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Anxious

 We are all a bit anxious from time to time, I am anxious to be all better, Far Guy is anxious to get started on his fight with cancer.

We hope and pray for everything to be fine …eventually. 

Thank you for all your prayers we appreciate every one of them! The blogging community is so supportive!

Yesterday I had a wonderful phone call from my best friend from high school..thanks Cathie! 

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Angel in the Living Room

 There is an angel in the living room, I walk by her a number of times a day.  I am supposed to walk a lot, who really knows how much. I walk, I rest..repeat as needed until I am tired and it is nap time.  I do know what it feels like to overdo.  Yesterday was my fourth day with no pain meds. I take six extra strength Tylenol daily. Two Tylenol every eight hours and one muscle relaxing pill every eight hours and boy I count down the last few hours. Tylenol is all I can take because of my blood pressure. Most of my pain is from the incision down my spine.  My brain is returning from the mushy drug induced state it has been in for the past two weeks. I have some residual nerve pain/numbness across my buttock and down my left leg and over to my toes…it has improved a little and I hope with time it will improve more…if I overdo it let’s me know.

Today I am two weeks post surgery. Yeah me! Far Guy and Jen are taking good care of me. It is hard to remember not to pick up anything from the floor and I try to be very conscious to keep my hips aligned with my shoulders at all times, I am not supposed to lift anything above my head either.  I sit in the shower to wash my now much shorter hair…Jen cut and thinned my hair so it is easier to care for. 

Far Guy is a trooper, helpful at all times! Presently he is waiting for insurance approval for all his cancer fighting medications. He has two personal navigators at the Cancer Center that are working on his behalf. 

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News from home

 There was a storm through Minnesota on Friday night, many people are without electricity. Luckily our home in the woods is okay. Grandgirls Savannah and Paige both had trees down…in fact a tree blocked Savannahs door. My sister has no electricity and my friend Susie has no electricity either. It will be a number of days before electricity is restored. The weather people are calling it a hurricane.

Neighbor  Leah sent me a photo of the Flax field blooming across from our driveway! I wish I could have seen it, maybe next year!

Such a beautiful sight to see! 

In other news, Miss Minnesota was crowned…and she is the beautiful Emma who lives near us and just so happens to be dating our great nephew Mason! You can check out the Miss Minnesota Facebook page to see a photo.  She is a nursing student and her platform is Water Safety Knowledge which is perfect for all the lakes we have in Minnesota.  Onward to Miss America..wouldn’t that be something!  Just so you know she is as beautiful on the inside as outside. 

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Saturday

 The Great Grandchildren came over to enjoy the pool.  I talked them into a quick photo before heading out to swim. They had a blast in the pool! Baby K stayed home napping with her Dad.

 There are some smiles to brighten up your day.

As a Retired United States Air Force/Air National Guard Family we pray for safety for all of our Armed Services and the missions that they were sent on last evening. 

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Peach is 2

 This week Peach turned two, hard to believe she is two already.  We helped celebrate with hot dogs,brats, chips and birthday cake. All the Greats went in the pool except for baby K…she is too little for the pool.

We got Peach a new swimsuit! 

Peach and her sweet Mama!

Birthday cake after some pool time. She needed help blowing out the candles.

Gifts! 

Happy Birthday Peach, we love you always and forever!

Even though Great Grandpa has cancer we continue to find some joy and a bit of hope in each day that the good Lord gives us together as a family!

Great Grandma

News

 Well..it is not the news we hoped for.

Stage 4 adenocarcinoma in the left chest, with lymph node that is also cancerous.  We cannot attempt chemo because the hearts ejection fraction is 47% and it should be 50% or above. Plan b is hormone therapy taken as pills daily. The Dr will see him every two weeks and he will have blood work and pet scans from time to time. If the tumor responds and shrinks then he will have surgery. If it does not shrink we will have to revisit the plan a of chemotherapy…which may cause death.

We are sad and discouraged, it will take some time for everything to sink in. Thank you for all the prayers.

A rainbow after a thunderstorm on Wednesday night. Photo by Jen

I will be back as I am able.

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Pool day

 Wednesday was pool cleaning day and Sadie helped. 

I stepped outside long enough to get a photo. 

Far Guy went to his Pet scan…results will not be known until late Thursday. Far Guy is feeling scared, I cannot blame him as I am scared for him too. 

I am still having some numbness on my left side (buttock,hip,leg and foot)and some pain from the incision.  I have deep stitches and the a whole bunch of glue holding it all together. The glue is supposed to flake away during the first month. No sitting in water…so no pool for me. I can take a shower…with help. I am walking often. 

Jen and Far Guy think I am doing great. 

Baby K had the procedure that unties the tongue tied. Now she may gain some weight. Maddie said the procedure went well. 

I will be back as I am able.

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Day by day

 One day after another.  My pain is less now that I am taking some muscle relaxers. I walk many times a day. Yesterday’s goal was to get dressed…as the day before I just wanted to be in a nightgown all day.

I am writing on Tuesday night, Sadie goes to daycare on Tuesdays to romp with her friends all day. Supper was Mexican. Maddie and baby K visited in the afternoon. I got to feed baby K a bottle but she does not burp easily …so Jen took over. Baby K is tongue tied so she is having a procedure soon…poor little gal.

Far Guy and I had a quiet day tending to some phone calls etc and I crocheted a bit. 

Today (Wednesday) Far Guy has a scan in the afternoon..a Pet Scan but no real dogs or cats are allowed.  The results will not be known until late Thursday afternoon.

My new crochet project it is called Apache Tears…each row is a different color..a good way to use up yarn!

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One at a time

 One day or dog at a time.

Sadie says hi.

It is Monday and nothing is new here. I sat up for a while in the movie theater, Jen and I watched Barbie, I even laughed a few times.

Thank you for encouraging comments.

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Chest cancer

 Let’s go back to a few weeks ago. 

Far Guy had a funny (not ha ha funny)looking spot on his chest.  We had numerous conversations about it…make an appointment soon.  He refused to have it looked at until I had a date for spine surgery.  Once I had a date…he had a biopsy.  He thought it was a cyst, I hoped it was a cyst. Results would take 7-10 days.

As I was coming out of surgery last Tuesday June 10th Far Guy’s phone rang.  It is CANCER. CHEST CANCER.  Far Guy and Jen are together when they get the news. They decide not to tell me right away…good decision as I have to have the simplest of things repeated many times. They shoulder the news alone but together. Decisions are made when and where to see Doctors. They made decisions exactly as I would have.

Grand Forks ND is a no brainer as Jen and Andy live close by. The Oncologist can see Far Guy on Friday. We head North. We met the oncologist on Friday June 13th, he seems like a kind man…Dr B.

The CHEST CANCER is Stage three because it has come through the chest wall.  More testing will be done this week on Wednesday and Thursday with a Dr B appointment on Thursday afternoon…to make a plan.

Prayers are appreciated. We trust that God is in charge. BUT it is still hard. We are scared, discouraged and mad all rolled into one emotion.

I will return as I am able.

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Slow but sure

 Yesterday the little Grandgirls visited. A baby to cuddle and a almost two year old to .play “eyes,nose,mouth” with and Cee Cee. 

I slept quite a bit yesterday. Double maybe triple naps. 

Hollyhocks at my parents old place in town.

I will be back when I am able.

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Ok

 We are doing okay.  Friday was a very hard day, but we got to see two of our Grands Thursday night and Friday and one great Grand on Friday afternoon to cuddle close…although when I twisted a bit eagle eye Jen scooped up the baby because I am not supposed to twist. 

Pain is being managed and ice bags are the best! They calm and cool everything down in my back. 

Random photo from my I pad.

Bleeding Hearts outside the front door.  Sadie is being such a good girl, I tell her “touch” and she touches my hand to be petted. When we first arrived she was very excited but has calmed down nicely. She is a good comfort for me.

I shall be back when able.

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Friends

Thank you for being such caring friends, how wonderful to have so many people that care about me and my wonderful husband. 

 This beautiful gift was waiting for me when I got home.  Thank you so much dear friend Linda. 

Yesterday Jen took Far Guy to his infusion and after we had some lunch we all headed North. 

I cannot drive when I take the good pain killers.  So far the pills are working as long as I stay on a schedule.  Ice packs really help the most and I can walk without difficulty and go up and down the stairs as long as I go SLOW. 

(How many words can I misspell in one sentence?)  Thank goodness for spell check.

I shall be back when I am able.

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It went well

Surgery went well.  Recovery will be slow.  I am well taken care of and I appreciate all your prayers and good wishes.  My pain is much less after surgery than before surgery, the doctor removed much more arthritis than he anticipated.  All good...now to heal.

We have a change in plans and I will do part of my recovery in East Grand Forks at Jen, Andy and Sadies home.  

I finally finished my Mosaic Afghan "Hush" the day before I had surgery.

It is just as pretty from the front as it is in the back.  I am very pleased with it and have started another project to replace it. 

I will be back when possible.

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Surgery Yesterday

 My long awaited surgery hopefully happened yesterday.  The Neurosurgeon is doing a Lumbar Laminectomy at L4. Basically I have a whole bunch of Arthritis that is pinching off my spinal cord and causing my lower back pain, left buttock pain, left leg pain and numbness.  He will remove all the arthritis.   I hope it all goes off without a hitch.  And if there is a hitch...God is in charge!

Recovery will be slow...the first month I can walk and talk...that is about it.  Then after the first month another two months of restricted activity.  So it goes. To be rid of the horrible pain would be a step in the right direction!

I will recover at home in the woods.  Jen and Andy will be helping out for the first while.  Jen will make sure we are well taken care of.  My baby brother is taking over my lawn mowing duties. 

I am not the easiest patient in the entire world...probably not the worst either..however there was that one time when I had been in the hospital a really long time and tried to escape into the sunshine in my wheelchair...some broad at the desk grabbed my chair and turned me around...I gave her "the sign" and told her to go F herself.  Yup...swore at her and everything...right out loud in front of an entire waiting room full of people.

I will be back or Jen will write something for me in the days to follow. 

Prayers are appreciated!

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A Bird Feeder

 Next door neighbor Steve made us a bird feeder.

He came over and sawed off the top of a dead Oak and the stump makes a perfect spot for a bird feeder! 

Now if the squirrels and the bear leave it alone! 

Thanks Steve!

Minnesota Weather on Monday: High 60F or 16C Low 45F or 8C.  It was cloudy, smoky and spit rain a bit. 

Monday Far Guy made Impossible Italian Sausage Pie for supper.  I gathered ingredients for him and did the dishes.  We both had two naps...morning and afternoon. 

Hope you are all having a wonderful day! 

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Best parts of last week

 We got to hold our newest Great Granddaughter when she was a week old, and got to visit with her Mama.  Baby K may end up being known as Klark...as that is what a number of people called her prior to her birth.

Behind her is the blanket I crocheted for her last Winter.   She slept the entire time we were there!   She has her own look.  I cannot truthfully say that she looks like anyone else... just herself.  We are blessed to have her in our family!

Great Grandson Hey Mikey's dog Sam.

She is a beauty who loves attention...I could have pet/scratched her all day. 

And of course Sadie smiling, she was overjoyed to see us on Friday.

Sunday in Minnesota:  High 57F or 14C Low 48F or 9C.  It spit rain most of the day, not sure if we even got an inch.  It was smoky in the morning but it cleared up a bit in the afternoon.  We went out to lupper at our fav Sunday spot in the mid afternoon...I came home and had a four hour nap. 

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Note from a Nurse

 Far Guy gets to have coffee with his Infusion every week.  The nurses sometimes take time to have "Coffee with Gene."

They take really good care of him. 

Lynn said "Gene is so smart" so he asked for it in writing. 

He handed it to me and said "Here's proof!"

We over did on Friday early Doctors appointment and 7 hours in the car....and paid for it Friday night into Saturday.  We missed our Great Nieces Grad Party on Friday night and our neighbors Barn Dance on Saturday evening. 

We are old.  No I didn't say getting..we are old. 

Minnesota weather on Saturday: High 75F or 24C  Low 49F or 10C eh.  We had some thunderstorms that dropped a bit of rain Saturday evening....they disturbed my evening nap.

Supper was what is in the freezer.  Far Guy had Jambalaya and I had scalloped potatoes. 

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Book Club 2025: June

 I picked the book for June.  

The Passing of the Night by Colonel Robinson Risner.   I read it a number of years ago and I read it again.  Colonel Risner gave the sermon on Thanksgiving at MacDill AFB in 1973 when we were stationed there.  I was impressed by his strong faith that endured for seven years...and that one Thanksgiving he was thankful for a toothbrush and a sliver of soap.  

Kinda puts everything in a different perspective. 

I give the book a 9.5 on my scale of 1 -10. Vietnam was hell...for the soldiers and especially for the Prisoners of War.   Was it a happy feel good read..no...but he told it like it was. 

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Almost done

 I am almost done with my Mosaic Crochet "Hush".  I did not make my goal of a finish in May, hopefully it will be a June finish. Fingers crossed.

Since Mosaic crochet is worked one row at a time from right to left one row/yarn color at a time there are many ends to tie. 

Those tied ends are sticking up and the envelope border has been worked but not closed yet. 

Here I folded it over so you can see how it looks as a finished border.

I have already decided what will replace this project...and it involves using up a considerable amount of left overs from other projects.  

I ran errands while Far Guy had his infusion yesterday, the usual grocery pick up at Walmart and a quick trip into Aldi and even a quicker trip into Hugos.  Gas for the car was $2.99 a gallon but if you told the cashier it was your lucky day you got 15 cents off every gallon.  A little old lady passed that info onto me...and I in turn passed it onto a young lady with lots of kids in her car. 

Supper was a ham sandwich and cherries. 

Minnesota Weather: High 71F or 22C  Low was 47F or 9C eh!  It spit rain in the morning.

I mowed the yard in the afternoon and killed some corn field ants..the buggers. 

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Late

 The Late Lilac is in bud.

Yesterday I got just about zero accomplished, yet I was busy all day.  Odd and ends all day long that needed to be dealt with, some organizing, putting some things away in their proper place.  I sold some old photos on ebay so I got them ready to go to the Post Office.  So there ya go. 

I finished this months read for book club.

Supper was BLT's. 

Minnesota Weather: High 72 F or 23 C Low 47 F or 9 C eh. 

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A bit better

 Air Quality was a bit better yesterday...we still had moderate particulate pollution due to the Wild Fires in Canada.   I wish they would put the wet stuff on the red stuff. 

We limited our time outdoors.  Wednesday the air should be better...we hope. 

There is a patch of Pussytoes in our yard, also known as Antennaria neglecta.  It often forms a dense mat...it poisons its neighboring plants so it can expand its territory.  It is a plant Native to Minnesota.

Yesterday I took a look at the canned goods in the pantry and organized it so I know what I have.  I did a couple of loads of laundry.  No nap. 

Minnesota Weather: High 71 F or 22 C Low 47 F or 9 C eh!

We had a Doctors appointment in Detroit Lakes yesterday so we went to KFC and picked up chicken and biscuits for supper. 

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Holy Smoke!

 Usually you have to go out of our trees to see the smoke.  Well not yesterday.

I took photos from inside the house. 

Looking murky out there. 

Needless to say the wildfire smoke covered up the sun.

We stayed indoors all day...again.   I read a bit and then had a four hour nap.  

Minnesota Weather: High 82 F or 28 C  Low  47 F or 9 C eh.

We had pork chops, rice and peaches for supper. 

Too many days inside is discouraging...at least when it is 40 below we can stick our heads out in the fresh air.  Canada please put out your fires!!

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