Happy Anniversary, Bad Blogger and Happy New Year.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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Though I hopped back and forth between my Recliner and Bed, I did manage to get a better night’s sleep combined.

After having our Snack Breakfast the moment I sat in my Recliner, there were a couple of Texts that I sent out. Not knowing if our son-in-law Greg had to work or not, I sent his first, then another to our daughter Karen. It was Twenty-Six Years ago that they were married, and we wanted to wish them only the best. Happy Anniversary you two.

I managed to read all the updated Blog Postings this morning and tried to comment on all of them. It seemed any publishing written on Word-Press was successful, but not Blogger. Sometime back I learned a little trick, where I could continue reading and commenting without losing what I wrote. I made at least Six attempts on Nancy’s, Patsy’s, Shirley’s, Barney’s and Sandie’s sites. I can only hope that when they read this, they will know I tried wishing them a Happy New Year. Feel free to use the Links, so you can do the same.

Lunch was quick and simple, using the last Store-Bought Thin-Crust Medium Pizza from the Freezer for lunch.

Our granddaughter Kylla called to see how we are doing and apologizing for not attending the Family Christmas Celebration on Boxing Day. Being one of the newer Trauma Nurses at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, she was required to work a number of Sixteen Hour Night Shifts in a row. You have to sleep sometime. We’ll see her at the next Celebration.

In my mind I had a Plan, that we would go out for supper. This wasn’t a Fast Food place but a Canadian Icon. Of course, moments before we left the Apartment heavy Flurries started coming down. I told Kathy to wait by the rear entrance to our building while I cleaned the Car, but she didn’t.

The only remaining Swiss Chalet in our area is in Tecumseh. This is a place that you wait to be seated, and it was packed. We had talked about having their Quarter Chicken Diners, but as soon as Kathy saw the menu, she wanted the Spareribs. It was fall off the bone good, Kathy having a Baked Potato with her’s while I chose Mashed Potatoes. Then she saw the Dessert Menu and ordered Apple Pie a la Mode. When the desserts arrived, she tried laying claim to my Chocolate Volcano Cake, because she loves Chocolate. It was a nice outing.

Back home we watched the “6 o’clock Local News” before watching an “Indiana Jones” movie.

We would like to wish all our Family, Friends and Followers a Safe and Happy New Year. Now I have to get this published before the New Year begins.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

My New Year’s resolution is to stop procrastinating,

but I’ll wait until tomorrow to start.

My World Turned Upside Down.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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You’ve seen me write about things that we Planned to do during the day often not working out. How many of us Plan something overnight? The answer is we all do. Most of us simply Plan to have a good night’s sleep, and lately I’m the one that has been struggling doing just that. Unfortunately, I was hoping to say that my wish had finally come true last night. Instead, I fell soundly asleep in my Recliner and was shocked when I woke up and saw how late it was. That’s when “My world turned upside down”.

I’ve mentioned before how many years ago, I had a Workplace Injury that resulted in a Vertigo (Inner Ear Imbalance) Issue. It was and is impossible to lay down afterwards, without the room spinning. Returning to work after Six Weeks, the Company Doctor grounded me to the Welding Bench, no climbing or crawling inside machines. It was another Three Months before I was allowed back to full duty. Back then, the only way to treat the problem, was to let nature run its course. Strangely, the problem never recurred until after I retired. Fortunately, by that time there were Medications that helped to shorten the time of recovery. I have since needed to use the Medications that were issued years ago, but still work, numerous times.

When I went to go to Bed, as soon as I stood from my Recliner, I nearly did a Face Plant. Though I was able to avoid that, it was so sudden that I could not believe what was happening. Even on my Hands and Knees, the room was spinning, heaving and swinging uncontrollably. I finally was able to crawl across the room and reach the Pills and prayed for relief. Knowing that going to Bed would be disastrous, I crawled back to my Recliner.

I later watched as Kathy emerged from the Bedroom, seeing me sitting there, unaware of what I had gone through. Throughout the day, I continued facing a loss of balance. With every meal a supplement of the magic Medication was taken. This evening, I am still using my Cane for balance, but my head is not spinning like early this morning.

According to the Local Weather Guessers, our area only reached a high of 23 F (-5 C) today, with Winds Gusting up to 50 MPH (80 KLM), just like yesterday, making it feel even colder. Since I was in no mood to go outside, I didn’t feel like I had missed out on anything.

Another advantage of staying inside today, was we were able to make a dent in the number of Leftovers we had built up in our Fridge.

We’ll be staying close to home tomorrow night, so Kathy and I would like to wish all our Family, Friends and Followers a Safe and Happy New Years Eve. If you plan on going out to enjoy a few Drinks, please don’t Drive.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

You Might Be a Redneck If

You clean your house with a water hose.

Times Are A Changing.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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Since it Rained until 9:00 last night, it could have something to do with the sudden increase in temperature. The High Temperature for today, Monday the 28th of December was 57 F (13.7 C) immediately after Midnight. That’s when the Wind started to increase to the point that the Windsor City Airport recorded the Wind Gusts reaching as high as 50 MPH (80 KLM). Now the Wind itself did not bother us inside the Apartment, what did us was the Banging of the Partition against the Balcony Railing.

That Noise along with the Pain I was experiencing in my Neck and Shoulders kept me hopping between the Recliner and Bed, until I used another Extra Strength Tylenol to help me sleep.

When it came time for breakfast, we happily reduced the number of Leftovers that were starting to pile up in the Fridge. We added a Hot Cup of Coffee for the short time we could spend on our Computers.

We wanted to get some errands done before the weather would change. We actually saw the Sun break through the Clouds by 10:00, only to have difficulty seeing out the Balcony Door by 11:00.

Heading out around noon, we stopped at Mary Brown’s chicken to take advantage of their Monday Special. It was only moments after we sat down to eat, that the place started to fill up.

Last week after leaving the Pain Care Clinic, we stopped at the Clear Imaging Center closest to our home, only to find a sign in the door saying “X-Rays are no longer being done at this location”. Today, we headed to the next closest location which was in Tecumseh. When we arrived there in the door in big red letters was a sign saying “Closed”. With the Pain once again building in my Shoulder, I just wanted to get this over with, in hopes of relief. We headed to the main location in Windsor.

At the Reception Desk, I was told it was an Hour wait, but it was only Thirty Minutes before we were leaving. This is where the X-Ray Technician explained that the other locations were closed due to the Holidays and will be back after the New Year. Another thing I was told was this Script was also for an Ultrasound, but with the backlog of patients waiting, you are put on a List. As the List gets shorter, in about Eight to Ten Weeks, they will call you to give you the Appointment Time. Hopefully, I’ll make it until then.

We were pulling into the driveway, when I realized we had forgotten to do our banking today. Kathy simply said let’s go back. We drove around the building and out the exit.

Ten Minutes later we were at the Credit Union, taking care of the first part of the chore. Over to the Bank, Kathy stayed in the Car, while I took care of business. I was out in Five Minutes only to hear Kathy say let’s eat out.

Since the Flurries had stopped we went to Wendy’s to have their Chicken Nuggets for supper. It gave us only a few minutes to relax before seeing larger Flakes going by than earlier. It wasn’t long before we were sitting in the Apartment.

The “6 o’clock Local News” showed more Flurries heading our way, with colder temperatures.

We’ll see what we do tomorrow.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

Did you hear about the man who swallowed six plastic horses?

The doctor described his condition as stable.

The Final and 6th Day Of Christmas.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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After only an Hour in my Recliner, I finished my night in Bed. That’s Two Nights in a row so I’m not complaining.

With all the Leftovers that we are accumulating over the last few days, instead of having a Yogurt Cup this morning we had small dishes of Fruit Salad and Christmas Cookies. Of course, a fresh cup of Coffee helped us check the important things we needed to know on the Computers.

Since it appeared the area was experiencing a heavy Fog this morning, it only took looking at the Rain slashing against the Balcony Door to see what was really happening. The Weather Network confirmed that this would be an all-day event.

With Plans already made I gave Kathy the Umbrella, while I ran between the Raindrops. I dry off fairly quick.

After finally getting underway, out first stop was Wendy’s where we enjoyed their Chicken Nuggets for a quick lunch.

When I looked down a the Gas Gauge, it showed that before the end of the day, the Car would need a fill up or I’d be pushing it, so I chose the first.

The Rain continued coming down, so we simply drove according to the weather conditions. We finally arrived at our daughter-in-law Jennifer’s house in Essex. We were there just barely before our agreed upon time.

After passing out all the Gifts, we had a chance to sit and talk. Jen is in the process of Adopting Dexter, who we helped celebrate his Birthday back in June. She is temporarily Fostering another Five-Year-Old named Tristan. It seemed the boys wanted more attention than we were giving them and stomped off screaming. No matter what Jen would say, they just kept screaming. Kathy finally said that she would talk to them and disappeared upstairs. Slowly things started getting quiet and Jen and I could hear one another talk. When Kathy and the boys came downstairs, they apologized to Jen. Kathy would later tell us, that the boys thought that Jen was going to send them away and that’s why they acted up. Jen has too big a heart to mistreat a child. As punishment they both got a Hug and a Kiss.

The forecasters lied saying the Rain would stop by mid-afternoon. We stopped at the Chinese Restaurant we used to live next to in Tecumseh and had Lemon Chicken for supper. It was delicious but we now have more than enough Lemon Chicken Leftovers for another meal.

The Rain finally stopped around 10:00 this evening but the Westerly Wind Gusts of 35 MPH started rattling the divider on our Balcony. Our 6th Day of Christmas ended with a high temperature of 48 F (9 C) this evening.

We’ve got errands to run tomorrow and Leftovers to eat.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

Words of Inspiration

There is a crack in everything; that’s how the light gets in.

Leonard Cohen, Canadian Singer-Songwriter

Better 5th Day Of Christmas

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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After less than Twenty Minutes in my Recliner last night, I spent the rest of my time in Bed, only waking when my Shoulders and Neck started to hurt too badly this morning. I had most of my Blog Reading completed before waking Kathy. It wasn't for the sake of going anywhere early, but to give me time to make another Fruit Salad as today's contribution. If you've been following the Titles for the last few days, you would know why I called it that.

Starting with a combined Birthday/Christmas Celebration, we celebrated the big day for the First time this year. Knowing that we were going to be busy this week, Kathy and I celebrated for the Second time by exchanging gifts on Christmas Eve. On Christmas morning, we were invited for Brunch at our daughter's home in Tecumseh to celebrate for the Third time this season with their extended Family. That brought back memories of when we'd arrive at 6:00 on Christmas morning, with Coffees and Gifts for the Family and taking tons of pictures. The kids had to wait until we arrived to see what Santa brought. Boxing Day had us heading out to Amherstburg, for the Fourth celebration that brought those that weren't working to the Family Christmas Celebration. Today Kathy and I returned to Tecumseh for a Fifth celebration with our friend Kathie and her family at her daughter's house. It has only been Two Years since the last get together, but the town redid the street and curbs so much, I didn't recognize where we were.

Finally finding the house, we visited with Kathie and played with the animals Midnight and Luna, until the rest of the Family arrived. There was lots of reminising, including how I met up with their father Ross. Taking the kids camping, fishing on the lake when the boat broke down, or going to the Drive-Ins. That's not giving away our ages. Though there wasn't as much food today the Green Salad made up for it. When the cousins started heading for home, it was our turn to say Good Night.

With the temperature only reaching 34 F (1 C) and the Wind Gusts making it feel colder, I dropped Kathy at the front entrance before parking the Car.

Since everything is ready for tomorrow's celebration, we were able to have a more relaxing evening. With the heavy Rain heading our way, it is a good thing we live on the Eighth Floor.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

What do you call a mac’n’cheese that gets all up in your face?

Too close for comfort food.

4th Day Of Christmas and Almost My Last.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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Since Kathy was already in Bed when I posted the Blog last night, it was no surprise that I was also feeling tired. With my Neck and Shoulders already bothering me, instead of going to Bed than returning to my Recliner, I simply did the later first. What really surprised me was when the Clock showed Six Hours had passed. I made a dash for Bed, but had trouble getting in. Kathy sleeps better when I am there and she constantly taps my side with her hand, whether I'm there or not. If I'm not, she keeps tapping and moving closer to my side, just in case the Bed got wider. Last night, the Bed must have really gotten wide, because I was doing a balancing act on the edge of the Bed, to avoid sleeping on the floor. Once she realized I was there, Kathy rolled over to her side, taking away the Danger of me being in Bed.

We started our day with Muffins and Yogurt Cups, then Coffee at our Computers. Having learned when we were Kids, then as Fulltime Boondockers, we seldom use the Lights in the Apartment. Due to the pouring Rain and Cloud Cover, today was one of those exemptions.

Knowing what was to come later today, even with the Lite Snack for breakfast, we kept lunch just as Lite, by having a Homemade Italian Salad. I'm getting good at those and hope to get better.

Since the Rain stopped around noon, with Gifts and our contribution to the Family Christmas Celebration we were pulling our of the driveway at 3:01. Though the roads were slowly starting to dry, there were Idiots driving like Hell trying to get there. We were the first to pull into our son and daughter-in-law's driveway in Amherstburg at 3:55, with the rest of the kids slowly arriving.

As per usual there was plenty of Food, so for my own protection I simply sampled everything and only had seconds on the Veggie Dishes. When the desserts started coming out, I didn't even move from my chair when suddenly a plate with a slice of Cake and a piece of Pie were placed in front of me. Not one to normally turn down food, I took my time to nimble away at it. Unfortunately, Kathy would try something, then pass the rest onto my plate. I had to raise my tone in order for everyone to stop feeding me. Once the Workbench/Buffet were cleared everyone packed up some Leftovers to bring home. Seeing I was having issues to move, Karen packed our's and Greg put it in our Car for me. Now I'm really feeling old.

For the last Four Years, our daughter Karen has organized some fun games that everyone has to play, and it is not always the same. Tonight, started out with Christmas Bingo until everyone had won a prize. (This was different Nancy.) After winning you could not look at what the prize was, and you could only win Once. Then using a Four Inch Square Dice, after each roll, Printed Instructions had to be followed, sometimes involving Everyone or only Two People. After everyone had rolled the Dice once around the table, everyone revealed what they had won. The game was over or repeated with the Dice for another round. Our game did another round. Using themes to make it more interesting some of the prizes had gags from "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" to make it more interesting.

I've mention before, that both Kathy and I have Sleep Apnea that is caused by a malfunctioning Flap (Valve) in our Throats. On occasion, it will cause us to choke on something as minor as our own Spit. I have also mentioned that I have a Cough that turns into an unstoppable Wheeze that does not end until my Lunges are void of any breathable air. Imagine starting to choke on your own Spit, then going into a Wheeze just as you take a drink of water. At the same moment someone was telling a joke, and thought they were responsible for my dilemma, all while a few that had been drinking, thought it funny that the Water was all over the front of me. I have had to help out Kathy a number of times by performing the Heimlich Manuever, unfortunately, there was nobody there to help me, Kylla was at work. It took another Ten Minutes before the Cough/Wheeze would stop. Four Hours later, my throat still hurts. Getting old sucks.

Even with the Camera at hand to picture some of the Christmas Decorations on the way home, none were taken. With the Wind starting to increase, I dropped Kathy a the front entrance before parking the Car. Not fun when your head is still spinning.

I brought the Gifts, Prizes and Leftovers upstairs with me. After placing them on the Kitchen counter, I put my coat away, before returning to an empty counter. Though everything was where I would have put it, Kathy didn't remember doing it.

With another celebration tomorrow, I'll take extra care to make it through it Safely.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

You Might Be a Redneck If

You've shot dead limbs out of trees in your front yard.