Sunday, August 22, 2010

KELLY MAKES IT TO SPENCERPORT

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FRONT YARD FLOWERS

It was 8:10 a.m. with heavy overcast sky's this morning when Kelly backed the Santa Fe out the driveway & began her 5 (turned out out be 6) hour trek east on her saddened sojourn to Spencerport, NY.  Depending on her Dad's condition she hopes to remain until Friday.

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THREE BOTTLES OF WATER, CARS LOADED & SHE'S OFF..........

I'll be chief cook & bottle washer for the week & we will all be fine here despite the usual worried looks I am getting from some furry little faces.

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NICE TO SEE PEOPLE'S CREATIVITY WITH NATURE

After 8 basically sleepness nights I was able to stitch together, in three different segments, a total of 5 hours sleeping time last night.  The line has been blurred all week as to just what has been causing what in regards to my condition.  The 'bug' I have or the deprivation l of sleep I have experienced.  I do feel better today & the eye problems, headaches, & lethargy that have been dogging me have lifted.  If I can get a few more hours sleep tonight & just might finally be on the road to recovery.....again.

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I took the 2 big furry guys for a walk this morning around 11 & we were able to do the complete Pine Forest trail.  Took us an hour but we moved along slowly because I had my clippers with me & worked a bit at clearing back overhanging branches & wild raspberry plants.  Max & Checkers love moving along slower because it gives them lots of time to explore all the wondrous smells along the trail.  And now that Checkers just came home all spiffed up from the Groomers a few days ago she was able to get herself into a patch of burrs this morning & get looking like her old self again!!

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MY TRAIL GROOMING HELPERS THIS MORNING

All RV folks at one time or another have to make the transition from driving an ordinary sized car to something much bigger.  Some of those transitions were probably done slowly & calmly.  My transition from a small vehicle to a larger vehicle came rather suddenly.  FROM A VW BEETLE TO A BIG SQUARE GREEN DINOSAUR.

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ALONG THE MORNING TRAIL           >>>

GROANER'S CORNER:((  When the doctors were told to contribute to the construction of a new wing at a hospital:

The allergists voted to scratch it.
The dermatologists preferred no rash moves.
The gastroenterologists had a gut feeling about it.
The micro-surgeons were thinking along the same vein.
The neurologists thought the administration had a lot of nerve.
The obstetricians stated they were laboring under a misconception.
The ophthalmologists considered the idea short-sighted.
The orthopedists issued a joint resolution.
The parasitologists said, "Well, if you encyst".
The pathologists yelled, "Over my dead body!"
The pediatricians said, "Grow up".
The proctologists said, "We are in arrears".
The psychiatrists thought it was madness.
The surgeons decided to wash their hands of the whole thing.
The radiologists could see right through it.
The internists thought it was a hard pill to swallow.
The plastic surgeons said, "This puts a whole new face on the matter".
The podiatrists thought it was a big step forward.
The D.O.s thought they were being manipulated.
The urologists felt the scheme wouldn't hold water.
The anesthesiologists thought the whole idea was a gas.
The cardiologists didn't have the heart to say no.
And the otologists were deaf to the idea.

Obviously the hospital's new wing never got built!!

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13 comments:

  1. Loved the Groaner's corner...our best to Kelly...Stick with the furry kids and you will be up and at it in no time...NO CEREAL FOR DINNER!,,, Nourishing soup...even if it is from a deli!!!

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  2. Your little adventure this morning could prove to be just what the doctor ordered to get you all healed up. Fresh air does a body good. Our thoughts are with Kelly during her time away. You and the two furry friends take care of yourselves now. Blessings, K
    What camera do you use?

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  3. So..You feel better now.
    Be careful now, there might be bugs waiting to take you back down.
    As I said before, drink lots of water / juice to stay hydrated and check your temp 4 times a day. By this age you should know what your normal resting temp is. Mine is 97.4F and wifey's is 99.1F. Each person is just a bit off the normal and it is good to know what yours is. I say this because the big bad P will start with a very low grade fever for a week or more. You will feel tired and lazy until it kicks butt with a 102 to 105F degree ride that gets you into the hospital with a IV. I may be over the top on this, but have seen 3 cases of young people in their prime almost going to visit their God. After it is over, it takes 6 months or more to get back to normal. It is a very bad thing.
    Hope you are really OK
    Tom

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  4. I hope Kelly's trip turns out well. You stay outta trouble, hear? You should be getting plenty of rest and sleeping more than normal, so your body can get itself back to normal.

    Dr. Gypsy

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  5. You've got plenty of good advice there. I vote for the chicken soup. The steam is good for you too. :)

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  6. Our bodies really do function better when we can get some quality sleep. I hope you continue to feel better. Best wishes to Kelly on her stay in Spencerport.

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  7. Sounds like you're slowly returning to the land of the normal - whatever that is. Hope Kelly's trip turns out o.k., but it sounds like her Dad is pretty ill.

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  8. Your Groaner's Corner sounds like a bit of reality actually.

    Glad you felt well enough to take the pups for a walk in the woods. They'll help take care of you this week. :)

    Kelly and her Dad will be in my thoughts this week!

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  9. I am learning about pets and I am sure that a few treats will take the worried looks off those furry faces. Then you can get some extra sleep.

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  10. We send all of our best wish's that Kelly's Dad improves, I had to laugh when I read you Green Dinasaur blog, reminded me of the first time I drove my brother's semi. I was scared to death and all my little brother could do was laugh everytime I srewed up and ground a gear or didn't have a clue where to shift to next. Hard to believe he's gone now, but the memories live on. Take care with your week of batching it, your furry pals will provide you with companionship. Be safe out there. Sam & Donna.

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  11. Fantastic trail. Dogs look pooped, and that makes for good nap time. Best wishes for Kelly and her family. They are in our prayers.

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  12. Our prayers are with Kelly and her Dad, for a peaceful time. Chicken soup does sound good! Maybe we can find some while we are on the road this month!

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  13. Lots of prayers for Kelly and her family coming from JB and me. I think you will do just fine on you own Al. I love your pictures of your dogs they are so cute I can't wait to meet them.

    Take good Care
    Brenda Brown

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