A little of both, I think.
I have spent part, if not all, of each of the past ten days removing and moving leaves. Kevin has spent his 'spare time' working on websites, doing repairs at both houses, and taking care of me.
By the time evening rolled around last week, neither of us had the creative energy to conduct a coherent conversation, let alone describe our rather mundane schedule here.
Early last week we learned that Doc and Olive would be here this weekend, so some of our time was spent getting ready for their visit.
What we didn't expect was their arriving armed with a leaf blower and an intention to put a dent in our 'leaf situation.' By Saturday afternoon, all of what I call our 'leafing trim work' was done. Olive and I moved a couple brush piles and a couple piles of recently cut logs. Both yards and all of our parking is visible again!
Having all of that done is doublegood since we're expecting rain for the next couple days!
Somehow in addition to doing all the yardwork, we watched football games, played bridge, sat around the fire, ate well, and generally enjoyed each other's company.
Overall we've been well and counting our blessings. My energy isn't returning as quickly as I'd like. On occasion I still have problems swallowing, light waves of nausea, trouble maintaining my balance. I still feel bloated. Sleep is still interrupted. My muscles aren't comfortable with the extra weight I'm carrying. But hey, I'm two months farther along the road than some thought I'd be...
Our next trip to the hospital will be on Nov. 16th for cataract surgery on my right eye. (Left eye surgery is Nov. 30th.)
NancyTurtle, we laughed when we read your comment about the writers' strike. Apologies, we'll work on being a bit more regular with these posts.
BTW, did you hear that writers' on the picket lines were carrying blank signs??
Happy Birthday, Dede!
Happy Veteran's Day to all of our Veterans!!
Make a great rest of the weekend!
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Aacckk! Blogger just ate my whole comment! Guess Blogger is supporting the strike after all. I'll try to recreate....
I'm getting ready for my trip to PA for my niece's wedding, leaving early Tuesday AM. DM is on her way home from Indiana, so I've had The Ranch work this week, too.
So, glad to have you back. I'd tired from all the yardwork, etc, you've been doing, even without the treatment after-effects. Good luck Friday, I'm sure this one will be easy. I'll try to check in with you in the evening.
Happy Birthday to Dede!
thank yous! it has been a sweet birthday weekend of food, memories, and music. aeriel (age 9) baked and decorated her first all by herself cake. for me. beautiful and tasty it was. must sleep now. ugh.
Travel safely, NancyTurtle!
Sleep well, dd!!
Make a great rest of the day, all!!!
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