Thursday, October 26th, 2017…...
I had a busy day planned today. I had talked
to Lydia this morning and she said that Jeff’s varicose surgery went well. They did 43 pokes/stabs in his right leg plus
the one main problem vein was attached to in two locations and removed. He is home and resting with not much pain so
far but the anesthetics will wear off shortly.
They said he must take the prescribed pain meds (he doesn’t like to take
any drugs except maybe Tylenol) because he will be extremely hurting for the
next few days. But at least he has his
mom to look after him and make sure he gets up and walks as directed and
follows orders! She already promised to
make them all her pumpkin bread so he better do what she says if he wants
any!
After the call,
I went out and hooked up the trailer. I
had visited my fab shop and my axle was in.
They can’t get to it right away but they want the thing there as fill-in
work when they can. Rocky wants to come
by and get my electrical situation squared away so he can get me a better
quote. My sister had talked to me a few
days ago but I didn’t want to share until she said so. Her biopsy came back positive for cancer in
both breasts. She has been on the phone
with several doctors, care givers, counselors, etc. who are carefully taking
her through the process. They have more
tests to schedule but she will be going through chemotherapy and then radiation
soon. She has a positive attitude and
that’s going to help but please keep her in your prayers. She was here and left
Quincy so she could go meet with Kirk to get plants and flowers for her
place. His local source, Garland
Nursery, has a sale going with 70% off some of the things she wants so it made
sense to get going on that today.
Friday, October 27th, 2017…...
Rocky was a no show yesterday with no phone
call so I think I will be getting with Tim to let them know they are my
guys. I want to head into Albany and get
some more cabinet hardware from Home Depot plus I want to go get that recliner. I got rolling early and called my sister and
went and picked her up for the day. We stopped at Shirley May’s for breakfast. I’ve taken Lydia here before but not
Penny. She ordered 1 pancake with
scrambled eggs and bacon. Shirley and I told it was a big pancake!
Afterward, we
headed over to Albany and stopped first at the tax office in the Albany
courthouse so she could pay her property taxes.
We just sent a check in but she wanted to use her card to get points so
she did it directly at their office.
Next, we went to Big Lots. My recliner wasn’t going on sale any time
soon and I was tired of using Walt’s old one in my room and this one fit me and
was very comfortable and the price was right and they had it in stock, so we
took one home. I used help (and my belt) to get it loaded and Penny helped get
the old one out and the new one in at home.
It looks good and fits in my room! Now I can watch the Dodger game in
comfort.
Oh, they lost
again tonight. Bummer. It looks like
their bats have gone to sleep. They
better get it going and even up the series tomorrow! Earlier, I called Tim’s office
number and left a message that he got the job and asked him to get his schedule
together and inquired as to what exact date he wants payment number 1. So, pending his availability, it’s on
now! They have to submit plans to the
city and get all the necessary permits, which will take some time. Plus I need to get a copy of their plan so I
can take it around to my neighbors for their “ok”. I’m told it’s a minor formality and more of a
courtesy to the neighbors. I would want
that as well if/when any of them ever do a project like this. I’ll be talking
to Tim later and get a timeframe for all of this but I’m getting excited! Whenever they can start I just hope the
weather stays good in batches so they can get the site prepped and concrete
poured. Tim says he and his crew work pretty much year round and will work in
the rain as long as they can.
Tell Penny we are keeping her in our thoughts and prayers.
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