Monday update

Four days since surgery.

It's slowed me down some.

But, then it's really hard to tell because slower is a relative thing.

It hasn't been nearly as bad as I had expected.

I won't even resent it not meeting my expectations.

The only person who has asked me about pain was a nurse on Saturday, who called to see how I was doing.

I told her I was sore, but really wasn't in pain.

So far, so good.
BTW - I don't recommend any kind of surgery.

Just remembering

 63 years ago today I joined the Navy.

There are some pictures, but imagine a 17 year old just out of High School on a train with 13 others headed to San Diego for Boot Camp.

Yeah, you really don’t need pictures.

Monday update on a Friday

Yesterday there was a surgical procedure that I put off far too long, and then delayed so we could travel for ten weeks.

It went well.

The surgical team was fantastic.

I won’t be doing any heavy lifting for awhile.

You might ask why the procedure was delayed.

The truth is I have had this done before, just on the other (left) of my body.

It was about 30 years ago. 

Didn’t like it.

So far it isn’t as bad as I remember.

Someone asked me about the prognosis.

I’m fairly certain that I wouldn’t have been allowed to come home if it wasn’t good.

The G.O.A.T.

 The first time I saw him play was the old Seals Stadium at 16th and Bryant. I was 15. I had missed an opportunity the previous year to see him play at the Polo Grounds. Anyway, Willie was about as dynamic as any player I have ever seen. You could tell by watching that he was enjoying himself. 

Rest in peace Willie Mays.

Funny thing

The folks in the southwest of the country are a little proud.

 You can’t get much further away from Dublin. 

I feel like maybe . . .

 . . . there should be something here every day.

So now what

MB and I are home again. 

There are no photos. 

We may venture out a couple of more times this year, but not far and nor for a long period. 

It’s going to take a little time to catch up on the mail. 

74, and last, day

 

Day 73

 Onward from Laramie. 

Day 72

 Heading west. 

Day 71

 On the road again

First state line of the day

Mississippi River

Iowa State Capitol 

Lunch/dinner stop

Missouri River 

Third state

Train engines

Day 70

 Another reason we aren’t home yet. 

Day 69

 Cactus flower 

Day 68

 A Graduation in the family. 

The balloons were strategically located 

Yes, there are Honors & scholarships 

 . . . and rain

Day 67

 National Donut Day

Day 66

 So, is there anywhere one can travel that trains won’t cause delays?

Day 65

We covered some ground . . .

. . . and gained an hour.