Monday, April 16, 2012

‘OH OH’…… UROLOGIST PHONED TODAY & WANTS TO SEE ME SOON AS POSSIBLE:((

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SET OUT OUR POND ORNAMENTS THIS AFTERNOON

It has been so warm here the past couple of days we have been able to leave our windows & patio door open with the Spring breezes blowing right through. More of a big wind today than a breeze but with intermittent sunny afternoon sky’s it has turned into a gorgeous day. Didn’t get far on our morning walk though when I had to turn back because of soreness & pain in my legs.
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SPRING IS BREAKING OUT ALL OVER

Hooked up the utility trailer to the Jeep & picked up a couple big loads of pine needles I had raked up over the last few weeks. Pheebs always enjoys coming with me to unload the needles in our Park’s recycle area. Remember the nice clean Jeep photos the past couple days? Well, all that came to a quick end when we reached the recycle area. Recent rains have turned the sandy clay into oozy mud in spots so the Jeeps all mudded up inside & out again. And how did it get mudded up inside. Remember, the Pheebs came with me. Muddy little paw prints everywhere. And I had just washed the seat covers a couple days ago……..
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HAIRY WOODPECKER

As is often the case whenever we have high winds or storms, our electricity was off this afternoon from about 1 to after 5. Over 900 homes affected in the surrounding area.
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<<< AMERICAN GOLDFINCH

Received a surprise phone call from my Urologist’s office in Stratford. They had the results from my Sunday morning CT Scan & the lady on the phone said to Kelly, ‘your husband must be in a lot of pain’. Said they wanted to see me as soon as possible so we’re heading to Stratford tomorrow instead of Wednesday. Now, this may be a coincidence but my legs were the worst they have ever been today. Sore, achy & painful. I’ve mentioned a few times in the past about some problems I have been having with my legs so one of the questions I will have for the Doc tomorrow is if there could be some kind of connection between that large kidney stone & the decreasing strength in my legs. I’m kind of hoping the 2 problems are connected. Spent most of the afternoon in my recliner staying off my legs. Sounds like tomorrow will be an interesting & informative day for sure.

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WE DO HAVE A LOT OF PRIMROSE

Came across another adventurous blog this morning that states, “A gal and her dog hit the open road in their Skinnie Winnie to explore America” LYNNE & MILLIE'S WINNIE VIEWS is another one of those lady Blogger’s I admire so much for their courage & independence to get out there & do their own thing, their way. You will find some interesting & informative posts plus sections such as ‘A Girl’s Guide To RVing’ & ‘Our Toad’ which deals with Lynn’s selection of a correct toad for herself. She also has some mighty fine photos on her site as well. When I clicked on her Blog Followers list to join up, a note popped up saying I was already a Follower. Oh dear, what am I going to do about this aging memory of mine:((
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I DON’T MIND THE LITTLE CHIPMUNKS AT THE BIRD FEEDERS

And speaking of Gals, I was happy to receive an email from Cheryl & her little dog Cali this morning. Another one of those adventurous ladies out there kicking the dust off her DOLPHIN CLASS C RV tires whenever she can. With less than a month to go until retirement Cheryl’s blog, DESERT DIVA will be another one I will follow with interest as she contemplates & THINKS about her upcoming RVing future.  And again, some nice photography here.
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SOME MORNINGS WE CAN STILL GET A TOUCH OF FROST IN APRIL

Now, here’s a real coincidence. Sunday morning while I was at the Stratford Hospital for my CT Scan in the ‘Imaging’ section, fellow Canadians George & Suzie Yates from OUR AWESOME TRAVELS were literally just feet away on the other side of the wall where my CT Scan was taking place. But, they were in the Emergency department & we did not know of each other’s presence there. Last time our trails crossed was OUR LAST DAY ON PLOMOSA ROAD near Bouse, Arizona back in January.
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A DEER PARK LODGE SUNSET OVER LAKE HURON IN BAYFIELD ONTARIO

GROANER’S CORNER:(( A parts manager for a small electronics shop, had occasion to order part No. 669 from the factory.
But when he received it he noticed that someone had sent part No. 699 instead.
Furious at the factory's incompetence, he promptly sent the part back along with a letter giving them a piece of his mind.
Less than a week later, he received the same part back with a letter containing just four words: "TURN THE BOX OVER."
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- Tourists see the world, travelers experience it.
- Home is where your pet is:))
- If one's thoughts are positive about the landscape, one's eyes will appreciate what they see...AL.
- The only thing better than right now will someday be the memories of right now...AL.
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24 comments:

  1. Good luck tomorrow! Hope everything goes well!

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  2. And from me.

    Isn't it possible that the uro guy wants to plunk you into the warm hot tub and jiggle the tanks? Just turn up the stone blaster switch and sip your mint julep.

    That's my hope for you.

    Emjay

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  3. I'll be thinking of you, tomorrow, Al. Hopefully, you can kill two birds with one stone. My brother-in-law had a big stone and had to have it blasted. Said it was much easier than the past little ones that he had to pass. So, let's hope like emjay said, they dunk you in a tub and blast.

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  4. Hope all goes well for you tomorrow Al.

    Stay Safe

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  5. Good luck tomorrow. We'll be thinking about you.

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  6. Hang in there Al, you'll get thru it and be out the other side before you know it!

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  7. We're sending our best wishes for you tomorrow - fingers crossed!
    Barry & Connie

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  8. Sure hope the legs and the stones are related then perhaps you can kill two birds with one stone. Although being a bird lover I hate that image. There must be a better one. Wishing you all the right answers from the doctor tomorrow.

    Tell Pheebs it's her turn to clean the Jeep since she tracked the mud in. And be sure to post the pics of her doing it. :-)


    Sherry
    www.directionofourdreams.blogspot.com

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  9. Good luck tomorrow Al!..sending good thoughts your way!!

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  10. Hope the Dr can give you a good game plan tomorrow to get everything resolved quickly. The endless rounds of poking and proding without a firm diagnosis are much more tiring and nerve-wracking.

    Thanks for the shout-out to my blog too! I was thinking about you guys as I explored the Prescott and Sedona area and was thinking what a nice place it'd be to for a homebase launchpad. Now if I could just find a deal like you guys found in Congress...wow, I'd be all set!

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  11. Al, every one of your photos could easily be in a top-notch photography magazine. Your consistent photography never ceases to amaze me. It's just beautiful.

    Pheebs says that's what Jeepers is for, right Dad?

    And will be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping all goes quickly and is soon resolved.

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  12. Good Luck tomorrow! Jim did so well after his stones were blasted that we just know you'll do the same! Our thoughts are with you....

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  13. WOW...so glad your Urologist is on the ball. Praying all goes well for you tomorrow. Well be very interesting to hear how the leg and stone tie together.
    Awesome photos...just beautiful!

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  14. Good luck tomorrow !! and you do have awesome photos too !!

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  15. No need to worry there Al. You already know what has to be done, the CT scan only confirmed it, and now they have to get moving. That's all.
    You'll be glad to get it behind you. (I suppose that would be a pun if it were related to proctology. I'm coming up empty on the kidney puns. Maybe something about "flushing"?)

    And, it could very well be pressing on a nerve or affecting blood supply, so it's entirely possible that your leg issues may clear up. Let's hope that gets sorted out as well.
    Be calm.
    Good luck.

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  16. Good luck at the the hospital, we don't plan on being there this time.

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  17. Good Luck, we are anxiously awaiting the outcome....Don't worry, they will fix you up in good shape....

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  18. I stopped by your place yesterday. Checked all the doors and windows...everything is secure. Special prayers for you today......Hugs......Pat

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  19. Good Luck, sounds like your in good hands and everything will go well for you!

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  20. Sorry I'm late...had our hands full taking care of our injured furbaby!

    Wishing you the best "today" at the doctor. Sounds like the leg and stone might be connected. Praying a solution is coming!! Keep us updated!!

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  21. As all the others have said hope tomorrow brings some good news.
    As far as the jeep. somebody suggested it was Pheebs turn to clean....can u make her some terry cloth booties and tie a swifter wet cloth around her tail and just let her go to town

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  22. I'll be thinking about this, and hope they can get it over and done with. It would be great if it takes care of your legs as well.

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