Wet Winter Weather and Catching Up.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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It was really touching, that no matter which channel you turned the television to on Wednesday, they were all showing Local Ceremonies honouring those that have served during Wars around the world. Our son Ken called, telling us that there had been a Banner in LaSalle with Kathy’s Father on it and many other Veterans from the community that had served in the Armed Forces during the Wars.

Thursday, there was no time to spend on the Computers, because I had a Physiotherapy appointment. Due to the additional exercises that are required Homework, there was noticeable improvement in my mobility. As a reward I was again given even more Homework as a way of speeding up the process.

We stopped at The Backroad Cafe for something to eat. Kathy chose to have Ruben for lunch, while I chose to have an Omelette since I could handle the fork with my left hand alone. The Waitress offered to feed me if I needed.

We drove out to LaSalle in search of the Banner we had been told about. Every year they have Banners of the different volunteers that served. With a constant drizzle, we gave up after the third drive through and headed towards home.

A Month ago we purchased a pair of Skechers Slip-On Shoes for Kathy. Since then she has continually raved that if she could find another pair like them, she would buy them, so we went to The Shoe Outlet to find them. There was nothing on the shelves but after finding the purchase in their Computer, they were able to locate the same shoes at another nearby location. As we paid for them, the price came up as 50% Off, making the smile on Kathy’s face even bigger.

We just made it inside, when the sky really opened up.

Kathy’s brother Danny was featured on the “6 o’clock Local News”, volunteering for The Goodfellows. At this time of year, they collect donations for the less fortunate for Christmas.

We both slept like a couple of rocks that night. Unfortunately, I spent the majority of it in my Recliner.

Friday morning we barely finished breakfast, when The Shoe Outlet called saying Kathy’s shoes were in. We finished our E-Reading and Coffees before heading out the door.

The first place we went to was Wendy’s for lunch. It was Cloudy and Wet, so everyone was bundled up against the cold.

Leaving there, we simply drove across the street to the Tecumseh Mall. As soon as they brought the Shoes out, they recommended that Kathy try them on, before leaving the store. They were a perfect fit.

Back at the Apartment, I barely had a chance to change into shorts when Kelly from Sole Sisters Mobile Foot Care showed up. I have mentioned about taking care of Kathy’s feet until this last Surgery, but Kathy has not been able to return the favour. By the time Kelly left, my feet felt better than when I just soaked them in the Epson Salts Footbath.

Last night we both slept soundly, this time I spent hardly any time in my Recliner. Kathy always sleeps better when I am laying next to her.

Getting up at 8:00 this morning, I first busied myself by following Doctor’s Orders. I removed the Cushion attached to my Sling. It had been used to hold my Arm slightly away from my body for the last Five Weeks. Now, this will reposition my Arm slightly and it feels wonderful.

After breakfast and E-Reading, we headed out to run some errands. Unfortunately, my Hoodie was not enough to block the cold breeze but nothing else fits over the Sling. The solution was to have Kathy walk in front of me, blocking some of the wind.

We stopped at Popeye’s to change things up. Their Sliders are satisfying without overfilling us.

We then went to Guardian Storage to collect our Mail.

Though we did not stop, we noticed quite a drop in fuel prices, even since we filled up last week.

Our last stop was Walmart where after struggling to find parking, we managed to find some groceries to bring home.

Our daughter Karen called to see how we were doing. We’ll be going for a visit tomorrow.

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It’s about time.

Krackers

Why aren’t koalas actual bears?

They don’t meet the koalafications.

Remembering.

 Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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It’s easy for us to write about our daily aches and pains but all that should be put aside on this somber day. Many Countries have different names for it, Veteran’s Day in the US, Remembrance Day in Canada to mention a few. The reason I mentioned those Two Countries in particular is because of Family and Friends that served in those Armed Forces. Serving as Allies through Global Conflicts not everyone came home and those who did carried those memories for the rest of their lives. Even today, treatment for PTS is far from adequate.

What we must do, is to be thankful for the Sacrifices they made, so we can enjoy the Freedoms we have today.

Lest We Forget!

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Errands, Shopping and Eating Out.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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When you write a Blog on a daily basis, you never think twice about it, it just becomes a routine. Throw in a Surgical Procedure and it really becomes a challenge, especially when it is on your Dominate Hand that is affected. Then you have to train yourself to write using the Index Finger from your Non-Dominate Hand. When other things suddenly appear, they tend to take preference over those routines.

As I mentioned last week even my sleep routine has been challenging, varying dramatically from one night to another. I seem to rest better in Bed than in my Recliner, but over the last week, I barely spent much time there at all. Last Night was a breakthrough when I had only Two Hours in my chair before sleeping the rest of the night in Bed.

We’ve been making an effort at getting out once a day, running simple errands, grocery shopping or just have one fast-food meal out. Today was a combination of all Three.

First, we stopped at Wendy’s to take advantage of their Canadian Special for lunch. Luckily, we were sitting down eating when the clock struck noon, because within minutes the place was packed.

Some Canadian Medical Treatments still require Cash, which we seldom carry since Covid, so we stopped at the Credit Union to correct that shortcoming.

I’ve mentioned before that Kathy has been an avid reader her entire life. Her mother would often catch her reading under the blankets with a flashlight, long after bedtime on school nights. During our early RVing Days we met Fulltime RVers Nick and Terry Russell at a Gypsy Journal RV Rally. At the time Nick had considered becoming a Writer, but even though Terry tried encouraging him to follow his dream, it was Kathy’s urging that led to his new career. Today we stopped at Guardian Storage to pick up our 53rd Published Book by author Nick Russell.

As we were passing the Pioneer gas station, the Car made an abrupt turn when it spotted gasoline prices that were over Fifteen Cents per Litre less than its last fill up.

We finally stopped at the Zehr’s grocery store. Some of our food stocks were starting to thin out, so we tried to fix that. Unfortunately, I was not going to pay $6.50 for a head of Lettuce, the size of a Grapefruit. What we walked out with, is not on everyone’s healthy eating list.

Since the New Management Company has taken over our building, our Heat is controlled from their Head Office in Toronto, over Two Hundred Miles away. As soon as we walked into our Apartment, we started sweating. That left us no other option but to open our Balcony Door and Bedroom Window.

I heard from Melissa that if I was Diabetic, my extended insurance would cover my Medical Treatment, but since I’m not, I will have to pay for it out of pocket.

After supper, Karen called to see how we are doing.

Tomorrow will be another busy day.

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It’s about time.

Krackers

Words of Inspiration

“Misery destroys judgment.”

Stendhal, French Writer.

Re-Evaluating.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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After a restless Wednesday night, there was no time to sit around on Thursday morning. With another appointment at ARC (Advanced Rehabilitation Center). Though Kathy brought a book to read, she figured that my visits had been short and she was holding on to our Coats. Watching the going ons of other patients, she was surprised when I came out to say the Physiotherapist wanted to re-evaluate my progress. While doing what is called the Pendulum, the Pain level dramatically increases. After re-icing my Shoulder for a second time, then removing my Sling, she worked at reactivating movement in my arm. It was a good thing that I was laying down, or I would have fallen over. Though I ice my Shoulder daily, she insisted I increase the process.

We were both ready to get to sleep by 10:00 last night. Though I woke twice through the night, we both managed to sleep in this morning. With the outside temperature sitting at 43 F (6 C) we were in no rush to get out, but that all changed when we saw the new Friday forecast.

The forecast showed Rain starting this afternoon, so we were outside at 10:30. The forecast lied, we were a little wet by the time we got inside the Car.

Our first stop was Health First Pharmacy where I asked what one of my medication was used for. The night of my Shoulder Surgery, our daughter Karen had picked them up at the Hospital Pharmacy. When she later explained what they were, my brain was in a fog. It only took a moment before I was on my way out with renewed knowledge.

Though we needed to use the Wipers intermittently, we managed to collect our Mail at Guardian Storage, then heading over to Wendy’s for lunch. As we ate our meals, we could see people running outside from and to their cars while the Rain poured. Just as we were about to leave, the Rain stopped and there were streaks of blue sky breaking through the clouds.

By the time we turned on to Riverside Drive, we were again being hit with a light Rain. I dropped Kathy at the front entrance to our building. I walked in the rear entrance where that gave me a firsthand view that the Recycle Bins had been emptied. I did not even take my Hoodie off before heading back downstairs to empty our Containers.

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Krackers

What do you call the boss at Old McDonald’s Farm?

The CIEIO.

Treating Unwanted Discomfort and 169th Suspended

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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Last week I developed a Pain in my mouth that had never happen before. Salt-Water Rinses did little to ease things, so I had no other choice but to call our Dental Office. Unfortunately, the soonest they could see me was this Monday, so it was not a comfortable weekend.

This past Monday afternoon, due to more Construction Detours, we managed to arrive just on time for my appointment. After explaining the problem to Glen the Denturist, he made careful observations of my problem, before heading off to modify my Upper Denture. When he returned and slipped my Denture back in, it was like a cushion had been inserted. According to Glen, as we age our Gums begin to shrink causing the unforgiving plate to tear into the delicate tissues. He recommended that I continue doing the Saltwater Rinses to heal the Gums thoroughly.

Since we were in Amherstburg, we stopped into our son Kevin’s for a short visit. Cameron, having a lot of upper body strength, was careful not to overdo his hugs for both Kathy and myself. Before leaving, I quietly said hello to our daughter-in-law Melissa. She works a couple days a week in her Home-Office before finishing the week in the City.

On the way home, with Accident-Detours Wendy’s was where we had our supper.

We made Plans to do the laundry on Tuesday. It was still my job to sort and treat the clothes, before we headed downstairs. Other than a single Dryer going when we arrived, we were alone. With some coaching, we worked together to get the task completed. The big difference was Kathy needed to fold the shirts, while I single handedly folded the necessities.

Back in the Apartment, we both needed a break before putting things away. Looking outside, the clear blue sky brought record breaking temperatures for an early November day. Kathy was in no mood to go for a walk.

As forecasted, we woke to a very wet Thursday morning. The day would lead to on and off Rain throughout the day. I had my On-Line Questionnaire completed before Kathy came out to join me.

Arriving at the Canadian Blood Services building early. Kathy insisted on reading in the Car, while I went in. Due to the closeness of my Surgery, they Suspended my ability to donate until January, saying my body needed the properties of my Plasma to heal.

Kathy was surprised when I came out so soon. Since it was still Raining, we headed to Wendy’s for an early lunch, before going to Zehr’s grocery store to pick up a few things. By the time those were put away, I needed a Snap.

Karen called apologizing that she’s had a busy week. Kathy was glad to hear from her.

We have more appointments tomorrow.

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Why does putting a car in reverse make you nostalgic?

It takes you back.

Still Heated.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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Friday was not a restful night. Kathy kept rehashing her version of what had taken place that day. She kept thinking she had seen Lawyers not the Neurologist. She did not remember her last three visits with him which resulted in the same Outbursts. Normally, he is wearing a Lab-Coat, where today he was wearing a Suit, adding to her confusion. Unfortunately, since Karen showed up later, she believes that she set up the appointment, no matter how much I tried convincing her different.

Saturday, was a continuation of Friday. We had Soup for lunch before going out to run errands. Our first stop was Guardian Storage to clean out our packed Mailbox.

With an Accident blocking traffic to the grocery store, we went to Walmart. I tried walking through the Women’s Clothing section, but Kathy abruptly said to check out the Grocery section instead. We knew what we were needing but also found some ready-made Lasagna to come home with us.

What we did not realize before purchasing this Lasagna, was it was not Pre-Cooked and there was enough to feed a Family. After Two Hours in the Oven, it tasted great, but we were smart enough not to have seconds, saving it for future meals.

Though Kathy continued strongly objecting to what happened on Friday, we finally watched couple episode of “The Unbelievable With Dan Aykroyd” on the History Channel.

Luckily, I switched the Clocks over before we went to bed last night, but we still woke up to Daylight Saving Time this morning. Friday was still the topic of Kathy’s ramblings for the rest of the day.

For supper, we again enjoyed the Store-Bought Lasagna, but by adding a small dish of Water in the Microwave, it came our tasting like it was straight out of the Oven, not Crunchy. There is still enough for another meal in the Fridge.

It’s already dark at 5:30 so we’ll see what’s on the tube to watch.

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Words of Inspiration

Who looks outside, dreams, who looks inside, awakes.

Carl Jung, Swiss Psychologist and Psychiatrist

Clarification and Blowout.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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First to clarify a timeline. We were Married 25 Years ago but I have been Retired for 17 Years.

We both slept soundly on Wednesday night and woke up feeling refreshed.

Kathy went out for another adventurous day with Karen on Thursday. While they were gone, I was busy taking care of Business. I just did not feel like cooking up lunch so decided to eat out.

The Truck has not been out of the lot for a couple of Months, so it needed some exercising. After getting myself fastened in, using my only good arm, I was soon under way.

Arby’s was good for a change of taste, taking advantage of their 2 for $5.00 Menu while it lasts. Wanda looked at me, thinking I had been in an Accident. It had been nearly a Month since we had eaten here.

Once my lunch was over, I left the Truck where it was parked and walked over to the Credit Union, to take care of our Monthly Bill Payments. The walk would help me get my exercise steps in as well.

Back in the Truck, I had to dodge more Construction Detours to get over to the Bank, where I needed to finish putting the Eggs in our second basket.

I barely got back on my Computer at home, when Kathy and Karen arrived. They did not want to believe I had driven the Truck, because I can back it in, better than the Car. Karen brought more eats for multiple suppers and some snacks sent over from our son Kevin and daughter-in-law Melissa.

Besides the “6 o’clock Local News”, we watched an episode of “Law and Order, Special Victims Unit”.

I had another transient night, going back and forth between my Recliner and Bed.

Friday morning, we had our typical snack breakfast before heading out.

Surprisingly, the Neurologist took us in early, so when Karen joined us, Kathy immediately became combative and walked out the door.

Stopping at Wendy’s for an early lunch, did little to calm Kathy. She believes that we are trying to send her away, not help her.

Back at the Apartment, it has taken Hours for her to cool off, but I will be reminded of this for weeks.

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You Might Be a Redneck If

You don't meet the hygiene standards at a water park.

Forgotten Friends and Busy Days.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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This blogging every few days is wearing me down and testing my recall abilities. When writing every day, things are fresh in my mind, even if it sounds overly dramatic at times.

This past Monday the 26th was Municipal Elections in the province of Ontario, but considering the cooler mornings we have been having, we decided to wait past lunch to do that. Our daughter Karen showed up just as we were getting ready to go, knowing that Kathy would make the walk if she were with her. We walked down the Ganatchio Trail until we reached the Park with No-Name, where the Pedestrian Crosswalk, helped us to safely cross Riverside Drive. The Polling Station was inside the Windsor Yacht Club and since the sailing season is coming to an end, it was the perfect place to be. There may have been a Dozen people ahead of us, but Ten Minutes later we had cast our ballots.

As we were leaving, there in the middle of the line that formed after we had gone in, was Kris, my teaching partner, who I had not seen since retiring, Seventeen Years ago. Kris and his wife had attended our wedding. As we headed for the door, Kathy just shook her head. As we exited the building, there was Wayne a friend from the Canadian Blood Services, wondering what happen to my Arm/Shoulder. Kathy asked if I could go anywhere that nobody knew me.

Karen had also brought over Shepherd's Pie for supper so took the time to make a Salad to go with it. It was an early night due to early morning appointments starting at Dark-O-Thirty.

Kathy was not impressed when the alarm went off Tuesday morning. We took the time to have our breakfast snack without Coffee before heading out.

Arriving at Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus, minutes after 7:00, the closest we could park was the far end of the lot. After going through Admitting, we basically wondered through the entire basement of the building to get to the Fracture Clinic. Finally, we were called in minutes after my appointed time. Once the Steri Strips and Stitches were removed it wasn’t long before the Surgeon broke down the time frame of my recovery and extending it by a Week.

Heading back towards the entrance, when who should we run into for the second time in Eighteen Hours, Kris. Can you tell we are both retired?

We drove over to Paul’s Diner where we had eaten Breakfast before. I suggested to Kathy that we skip the Potatoes so we would not waddle out. She still had Home Fries that she took home, but they added Pancakes to my order with Canadian Maple Syrup as a topper.

Since we arrived at our Family Doctor’s Office nearly an Hour early, Lisa, had us in within Five Minutes. George, listened closely to our concerns and adjusted Kathy’s medications dramatically.

Ahead of schedule, we dropped our Prescriptions off at Health First Pharmacy, before going to the Zehr’s grocery store. We needed a few necessities and one was Facial Tissues while the other was Laundry Detergent. We hate how the stores continually move things around, but in the process of walking those aisles, we walked by someone that looked familiar to me. We both went around a shelf from the opposite ends. As we met near the middle, I shocked Ed when I greeted him by name. He and his wife also attended our wedding Twenty-Five Years ago. We have all aged and but we still look the same. Kathy could not believe that we started talking as if it was only yesterday.

Wendy’s was our lunch stop. With all our Coupons now expired we lucked out with their newly displayed Special. We still waddled our way back to the Car.

We were tired enough to get to Bed early yesterday. It was my Cell Phone that was ringing in the Livingroom that woke us up this morning, and it was a good thing. It was another breakfast snack, before we headed out the door.

We arrived at Advanced Rehabilitation Center (ARC) with time to spare, but since I have been there so many times, I was brought right in. The final exercise actually caused considerable Pain. They did extra icing.

We again had Wendy’s for lunch before getting our Mail at Guardian Storage, then collecting our medications at Health First Pharmacy.

Karen called with plans to take Kathy out tomorrow.

We shared a Store-Bought Thin-Crust Medium Chicken Pizza for supper with a small dish of Frozen Yogurt for dessert.

Tonight’s Blog is still being brought to you by my Left Index Finger. Tomorrow is another day.

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Words of Inspiration

You can waste your lives drawing lines.

Or you can live your life crossing them.

Shonda Rhimes, Author and Television Producer.