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Good Morning I slept through the night and got almost 8 hours last night and woke to Heather's alarm. I don't remember the last time I did that. So I start this day somewhat rested, much less pain and with less of a drug haze around me. Perhaps I am adjusting to the new meds. Today my knee gets a Synvisc injection. I hope…
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Good Morning Steve, I am sorry the *kitten*’t didn’t work out. I do find tinnitus annoying. I miss the silence. I still practice the discipline of sitting in silence before the Lord. But it is a noisy silence. Pain Drs office told me yesterday that they would be reluctant to perform an epidural until the cardiologist…
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Good Morning Lee, I agree with your comment on more realistic names for this board. I like "Aging Ugly" Steve, 1.25 inches of rain. Rarely happens here anymore. Off to the Pain Doctor's office this morning for my quarterly check-in. Well timed after the last 2+ weeks. Yesterday was not a good one and I went back on…
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Good Morning Temps have dropped quite a bit. I kicked the heat on for a while for the first time this season. I check in with the Nutrition program in a bit. This morning, my weight was actually down 1.5 for the month but I think in reality I am up a wee bit. I was up quite a bit from this 2-week double pain spike and lack…
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Good Morning We don't have the heat on yet in the house so it is a bit chilly. A high of 71 is forecasted for today, which is nice. Not much planned today. We were off to the movies but Heather has changed her mind about the film. Neither of us slept well anyway. I think I will offer that we take a bit of a drive to relax…
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Good Morning All We return to fall weather today as temps drop back into the low 70s. Regretfully I can’t do much walking at a pace or too far at present, but this is the time of year to be doing so. I am doing better and even slept 6 hrs thru the night till my knee woke me up. I am off pain meds and muscling thru on…
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Good Morning! Regrettably I am up early. The Tramadol has worn off. I am hoping to transition back to just Tylenol ER today. The ortho did new X-rays on my knee and showed me where I am bone on bone and the additional arthritis development. But he thinks we can give the Synvisc another go. That will happen next week. The…
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Good Morning What an absolutely lovely meadow with the Mount in the back. That would recharge anyone's batteries. I had a rough day yesterday, but I think I got things calmed down a bit and, with the help of good ol' Tramadol, I got almost 6hrs sleep. My knee is in bad shape and I would have loved to lop off the leg…
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Good Morning We need to buy a vacuum but I have been holding off. We need one that isn't so heavy to move around. I am leaning toward a stick style but the better ones are mind-bogglingly expensive. We aren't getting any younger and my desire to lug the old upright around is limited. The morning flu shot went smoothly. My…
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Good Morning A crazy morning so far. We were up early to shower before I had morning prayer so we could run out to get flu shots before Heather went to work. Then they called to ask her to come in 2+ hours early so we switched to getting her out the door and the shots would wait. Then they called back to say never mind…
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Good Morning I don't follow baseball anymore, but in the Bay Area, there is always a special joy when the dodger vermin lose. Sorry to hear of the Mariners falling. I had a phone appointment rescheduled with my Mentor up in Washington when the Mariners made it into the playoffs. Yesterday was a lazy day. Heather just…
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Good Morning The tart I baked was well received and came out well. Heather brought home a small sliver and had me sample the frangipane. It was perfect. I am pleased. Someone wants to order a cinnamon coffee cake I made a week or two ago for Thanksgiving. I have mixed feelings about going down that road. Yesterday was a…
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Good Morning I have had tinnitus for a couple of years now. My hearing tested fine otherwise. I suppose if I was experiencing recovering lost sounds wearing hearing aids it might be worth it. No flu shots yesterday so it will wait till next week. I did a lot of baking yesterday. It was more chaotic than I like but it all…
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Good Morning We were going to get our flu shots this morning before my wife goes to work if she has time. Similarly I will do the new Covid Booster early next week. Baking some crusty rolls for tonight’s shredded pork shoulder with carnitas seasoning. I have been itching to bake more. Tonight I make a Bakewell Tart for…
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Good Morning Rain is not likely to happen here for a while, but it may cool off to Fall temps this weekend. I have groceries, laundry, and some cleaning today, though I will take some time to read a bit and tend to the back. We didn't walk this morning, so I will try and stay as active as I can around the house. Too warm…
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Good Morning I had a rough day yesterday, pain-wise, but we were able to get out for our walk and things loosened up and our pace was quite strong. I need to follow up with the Ortho on getting my appt scheduled for my knee. So much for their online appointment system. I didn't get anything done yesterday so I have plenty…
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Good Morning Steve, I am thinking of you and Connie today. I included you both in today's Northumbria Morning Prayer gathering. Bob, I went to Fuller Theological Seminary over in Pasadena in the early 80s and used to peruse Claremont's bookstore and activities as well. Heather grew up in Claremont at 11th and Oxford not…
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Good Morning We wrap up our short trip to SoCal today and head home. Probably the last time we will be back down here. The Celebration of Life gathering was quite wonderful and healing. Heather was able to visit with the folks she grew up with. We went for a walk over at the Five Colleges, primarily Claremont McKenna.…
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Good Morning We made it down to SoCal after a beautiful indirect route. The coast was amazing with the marine layer keeping things cool even when we climbed above it. We walked in Big Sur to stretch our legs and stopped at the gas station where James Dean stopped to fill up just before his crash. Among its many names is…
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Good Morning Lee’s talked on matches my reading back in my active days. When I was a runner there was nothing delayed about pain caused by lactic acid build up post race after pushing my boundaries of endurance. I woke a bit early so I got up to fluff and fold last nights laundry. We will leave around 10 to drive down the…
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Good Morning Interesting hearing about your transition to Medicare and Skyrizi costs. My overall medical costs went way down once I got on Medicare and my 2 supplemental plans. The only exception is if I needed a non-generic medicine. Myrbetriq is pricey on it, but nowhere near what you are hearing for Skyrizi. I am off to…
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Good Morning Mike, that picture says it all. How hard it must have been for you to leave such beauty, peace, and solitude, but I am glad you got to spend some time in its midst. Dave, what a blessing to see that bull elk in all its majesty. My Stress Echocardiogram went well. I managed to get my heart rate up to the target…
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Good Morning Glad to hear about the new Glaucoma Doc Dave. Lee, it sounds like your leadership in the practice is still very much needed and in demand. I have my stress echo test this afternoon. I skipped walking this morning to give my knee a break so it would be ready for the treadmill. I just need to hang in there long…
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Good Morning We had a good active day yesterday. We had an easy walk in a Japanese Garden but after some lunch decided to walk by a local reservoir. We couldn't get in the main entrance which was backed up so we drove around and found a park by Oakland on the far long end that connected to the main park. A good uphill hike…
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Good Morning Steve, I am glad you were able to participate in the walk with Connie. We were rather unproductive yesterday. I finished the paperwork on disposing of my car, deposited the check and notified insurance. The Shawarma was fine. This is a regular on our menu. Heather likes it and leftovers go well in a pita or on…
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Good Morning I woke up at 4:30 but could not get back to sleep, too many aches and pains on the way to the bathroom. We stayed up past midnight, surprisingly, but that doesn't seem to matter. Early morning prep for dinner is done. It takes longer trying not to use my right hand much. Its Oven Roasted Chicken Shawarma with…
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Good Morning You are right, we always had those who didn't put in a full effort, but I think it is more acceptable now to be put out if a job is to demanding or not accommodating enough. Busy day ahead. I have to head out for a PCR Covid Test in 90 minutes. Then it is back home to meet up with my son who will follow me to…
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Good Morning Have a wonderful trip Mike. Enjoy the solitude. I am hoping the worst of Ian is over. It will take a while to recover I imagine. I now have my right thumb immobilized in a splint which has helped a lot. WIting for X-rays and blood work results but it appears I aggravated the tendon which combined with the bad…
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Good Morning Things certainly have changed. Calling in sick to work was a big decision back in the day, you had to be in bad shape. Generally, you slogged on thru the day and then went home to die and then got up the next day and did it again. I have done something to my right hand, the pain is remarkable. Escalated from…
