500!
Let me repeat that number - 500! That's the number of this entry. I never thought that it would ever extend to this level. To think that I found something to say for every day for 500 straight days - whoda thunk it! And, even more, who would have thought that people would still be accessing this blog after 500 entries. I want to thank all of you who have been so supportive and continue to follow my exploits on a regular basis.
It's probably about time to start toning down a wee bit - especially when nothing of any great importance goes on each day. So, I think that I will start to post entries every other day - unless something of great interest occurs on a particular day.
Today was another day when there was no real important news to impart. I worked on the downstairs bathroom and we went to see the movie "Precious" tonight. What a depressing movie! But, at least we saw it. It was certainly a lot better than many other movies that we have seen - but definitely not an upper.
That was it for the day - see you Sunday...
Bob
March 11, 2010 11:00 PM
Back to normalcy!
Is that a word? Anyway, with my daughter back from Mexico, we no longer have the grandchildren so life has become a little more quieter. Not that we didn't enjoy having the kids, but quiet seems rather nice at this point in time.
I went to my docent training class this morning. I always learn something and today was no exception. It's nice to keep the mind going and to meet new people. But we do get homework each week. It's like I'm back in grade school again!
I spent the afternoon working on my bathroom. When you're redoing the whole thing there are so many little tasks that need to be done, it just seems to take forever. But, slowly but surely, progress is being made.
Time is flying, next weekend is the bone marrow conference in Burlington, MA. It seemed like it was so far away when I registered for it - now it's just around the corner.
I'm still feeling great even though I'm still taking a few meds.
Looking to start being weaned off of those next month...
Bob
Is that a word? Anyway, with my daughter back from Mexico, we no longer have the grandchildren so life has become a little more quieter. Not that we didn't enjoy having the kids, but quiet seems rather nice at this point in time.
I went to my docent training class this morning. I always learn something and today was no exception. It's nice to keep the mind going and to meet new people. But we do get homework each week. It's like I'm back in grade school again!
I spent the afternoon working on my bathroom. When you're redoing the whole thing there are so many little tasks that need to be done, it just seems to take forever. But, slowly but surely, progress is being made.
Time is flying, next weekend is the bone marrow conference in Burlington, MA. It seemed like it was so far away when I registered for it - now it's just around the corner.
I'm still feeling great even though I'm still taking a few meds.
Looking to start being weaned off of those next month...
Bob
March 10, 2010 11:00 PM
Clean at last!
My teeth that is. After 14 months, I was able to go to the dentist and get my teeth cleaned. They certainly feel a lot better. But not being able to go to the dentist for over a year and not being able to brush my teeth for a long time has been costly both in terms of the work that needs to be done to restore my mouth to its original luster(!) and the amount of money that it will take to accomplish it - even with dental insurance! I need two crowns and I have 6 cavities of one kind or another. But, hey, it's only money and I admit that my mouth finally feels like my mouth should feel.
It's certainly a big step forward for me. I do appreciate that the dentist was somewhat understanding as to why my mouth needs so much work. It would never have gone this far if I could have made the visits that I needed to make and if I had been able to perform some sort of dental hygiene along the way.
My daughter and her husband returned from Mexico this evening suffering from some sort of bug - so we dropped her two children off and quickly made our exit for home. There is no need for either of us to come down with any kind of virus.
As for the repercussions from yesterday's bowling fiasco - neither of us is undergoing any kind of aches and/or pains. So, I guess that that is a good sign. Now if we could only get back to the form that we used to have, then our psyche's wouldn't be suffering either.
Tomorrow is training lesson three for my Currier docent course. Every day there now seems to be something going on so I guess I'm getting back to the "old me" - emphasis on the old.
Can't think of much else at the moment...
Bob
My teeth that is. After 14 months, I was able to go to the dentist and get my teeth cleaned. They certainly feel a lot better. But not being able to go to the dentist for over a year and not being able to brush my teeth for a long time has been costly both in terms of the work that needs to be done to restore my mouth to its original luster(!) and the amount of money that it will take to accomplish it - even with dental insurance! I need two crowns and I have 6 cavities of one kind or another. But, hey, it's only money and I admit that my mouth finally feels like my mouth should feel.
It's certainly a big step forward for me. I do appreciate that the dentist was somewhat understanding as to why my mouth needs so much work. It would never have gone this far if I could have made the visits that I needed to make and if I had been able to perform some sort of dental hygiene along the way.
My daughter and her husband returned from Mexico this evening suffering from some sort of bug - so we dropped her two children off and quickly made our exit for home. There is no need for either of us to come down with any kind of virus.
As for the repercussions from yesterday's bowling fiasco - neither of us is undergoing any kind of aches and/or pains. So, I guess that that is a good sign. Now if we could only get back to the form that we used to have, then our psyche's wouldn't be suffering either.
Tomorrow is training lesson three for my Currier docent course. Every day there now seems to be something going on so I guess I'm getting back to the "old me" - emphasis on the old.
Can't think of much else at the moment...
Bob
March 9, 2010 7:35 PM
Hitting one too many carriage returns!
It'll get you every time. Hit an extra CR after entering the date and it publishes the entry even though you haven't entered anything. I think that the system needs some updating.
Anyway, the major disovery of the day was that I am getting older and what seemed so easy for me at one time has taken on new meaning today! We took two of the grandchildren bowling today. I haven't bowled in years and it really showed. It seemed like such a foreign game to me as I had difficulty bending and throwing the ball straight. I'm going to need lots of practice before I get somewhat back to where I used to be.
Oh well, there's lots of time as we thought that we might like to get back into the swing of things starting in the fall.
It's been a real busy week and I'm coming down to the end whereby I have to finish my homework for my Thursday morning Currier class. This past week, having the grandchildren with us has brought our lives to a screeching halt as we have tried to find activities that will keep them occupied and be enjoyable at the same time.
Now it's on to their house for the final night as their parents return from Mexico tomorrow...
Bob
It'll get you every time. Hit an extra CR after entering the date and it publishes the entry even though you haven't entered anything. I think that the system needs some updating.
Anyway, the major disovery of the day was that I am getting older and what seemed so easy for me at one time has taken on new meaning today! We took two of the grandchildren bowling today. I haven't bowled in years and it really showed. It seemed like such a foreign game to me as I had difficulty bending and throwing the ball straight. I'm going to need lots of practice before I get somewhat back to where I used to be.
Oh well, there's lots of time as we thought that we might like to get back into the swing of things starting in the fall.
It's been a real busy week and I'm coming down to the end whereby I have to finish my homework for my Thursday morning Currier class. This past week, having the grandchildren with us has brought our lives to a screeching halt as we have tried to find activities that will keep them occupied and be enjoyable at the same time.
Now it's on to their house for the final night as their parents return from Mexico tomorrow...
Bob
March 8, 2010 8:25 PM
Things just keep on happening!
I went to the Leukemia therapy session tonight and came away with much more than I thought that I gave to the group. There was a guest "speaker" if you will - actually more of a talker who was from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She shared much about what the society does for blood cancer patients which was beneficial to hear.
But, more importantly, she is willing to publicize our bone marrow drive on April 18th which is a big plus for us and I found out that they offer a peer-to-peer support system for newly diagnosed leukemia patients and they are looking for volunteers for the program. I think that this is something that I would like to pursue. It's funny, but a year and a half ago I never would have considered volunteering for any activity like this. My how my life has changed.
Likewise, they would like to have me and my wife be the speaker and one of the monthly meetings. Not next month, but somewhere down the line. I never would have considered doing this either in the past. But I am more than willing to share my story if people are more than willing to listen to it.
As an aside, I played bridge at church today for the first time with three other men who are retired - or who at least have the afternoon of the second Monday of the month free. No cards, but some fun and certainly a change of pace. My life is rapidly filling up with activites - ain't it great!
It looks like the "new" norm is going be an "active" norm...
Bob
I went to the Leukemia therapy session tonight and came away with much more than I thought that I gave to the group. There was a guest "speaker" if you will - actually more of a talker who was from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She shared much about what the society does for blood cancer patients which was beneficial to hear.
But, more importantly, she is willing to publicize our bone marrow drive on April 18th which is a big plus for us and I found out that they offer a peer-to-peer support system for newly diagnosed leukemia patients and they are looking for volunteers for the program. I think that this is something that I would like to pursue. It's funny, but a year and a half ago I never would have considered volunteering for any activity like this. My how my life has changed.
Likewise, they would like to have me and my wife be the speaker and one of the monthly meetings. Not next month, but somewhere down the line. I never would have considered doing this either in the past. But I am more than willing to share my story if people are more than willing to listen to it.
As an aside, I played bridge at church today for the first time with three other men who are retired - or who at least have the afternoon of the second Monday of the month free. No cards, but some fun and certainly a change of pace. My life is rapidly filling up with activites - ain't it great!
It looks like the "new" norm is going be an "active" norm...
Bob
March 7, 2010 7:10 PM
An early post!
We're headed back to my daughter's house for the night as tomorrow is a school day and we want to make sure that the grandchildren sleep in their own beds.
As for today, it was off to church this morning and then to the hockey game this afternoon. So another day of activity with the grandchildren.
Church, of course, was nice because I continue to get a chance to touch base with different people each week.
Tomorrow, I'll go back to the therapy group session that I went to last month. I'm just curious to see how a typical meeting goes as last month they had no speaker and it was kind of ad hoc. If I feel there is little of value to either give or get - then I'll probably drop it.
From what I hear, the TV interview is just about done and should be coming out pretty soon, I'll let you know when I know.
As for now, it's just about time to leave ...
Bob
We're headed back to my daughter's house for the night as tomorrow is a school day and we want to make sure that the grandchildren sleep in their own beds.
As for today, it was off to church this morning and then to the hockey game this afternoon. So another day of activity with the grandchildren.
Church, of course, was nice because I continue to get a chance to touch base with different people each week.
Tomorrow, I'll go back to the therapy group session that I went to last month. I'm just curious to see how a typical meeting goes as last month they had no speaker and it was kind of ad hoc. If I feel there is little of value to either give or get - then I'll probably drop it.
From what I hear, the TV interview is just about done and should be coming out pretty soon, I'll let you know when I know.
As for now, it's just about time to leave ...
Bob
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