Doctor day and bee cee clay
Apr. 13th, 2011 01:11 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
greatbear*brushes off shrapnel and debris from the controls after the failed KGB attacks*
Now witness the power of this fully operational LJ!
Yeah, well, I was laying low while shit got real during the DDoS hell that beset LJ for a while. Of course, it would have to take place during the time I actually wanted to make a post or two. Unfortunately this episode of unauthorized mayhem has caused an increase in the rate of defections to other venues for some of my favorite LJers. I myself have a Dreamwidth account I acquired at the time of Livejournal's sale to SUP (aka The Russians). I have it to fall back on, since I can't get it to be the dog 'n' pony show I have here. So I will remain stubbornly here if just to turn off the lights once everyone is gone.
More doctor visits and tests upcoming for me. Tomorrow I have a nerve conduction study, and more bloodwork done. My overall condition is improving, but way too slow, and I still have aggravating issues like insomnia, limping and stumbling and the feeling of someone taking .22 long rifle shots at my legs and feet at random times. Yet, I don't know if it's the recent warm weather, but I've felt better about myself and an actual recovery. To that note, after my doc visit today I stopped by Performance Bicycle and picked this up:
It's a Mongoose Teocali Comp all-terrain bike. It was on sale/clearance since it is a 2010 model, and it has everything I wanted. I decided on a fully suspended bike to help save my back from any more shock and compression than necessary. I took various models for a parking lot ride and fell in love with this one. The folks at Haverty's Furniture were probably wondering what the middle-aged dude was up to riding up onto their sidewalk and jumping off the curb. The disc brakes are a delight, and no longer do I have to worry about scaring people with brakes that sound like I am strangling geese. Despite the problems I have been beset with with my spine and whatnot, I can ride a bike like nothing is wrong. The riding position and pedaling action keep my rickety parts in an optimum position and I can actually enjoy a physical activity with no pain.
Jeff has been, of course, putting in lots of extra time at work and coming home tired. I worry about this a lot, but at least it is not nearly as bad as his last few venues. Sadly, he has been filling in for general manager who has been taking care of his mother, she learned today she has only two years left to live, after finding out a little while ago she has leukemia. To top it off, their beloved dog has been stricken with kidney failure. I can sympathize here, since during the time my Mom was fighting her cancer, we lost Patches, our wonderful Dalmatian. It's watching the world crumble around me with nothing to stop or change it. I met his boss' Mom last year, she is a delight. That family is going through a lot this year, and I hope they work things out and find their peace.
I always say that despite how bad I think I might have it, there will always, always be someone worse off. Gotta do the whole counting blessings thing, and make sure that life here at home for all of us is the best I can provide. I just hope that I am a good provider. I still have my doubts at times.
Now witness the power of this fully operational LJ!
Yeah, well, I was laying low while shit got real during the DDoS hell that beset LJ for a while. Of course, it would have to take place during the time I actually wanted to make a post or two. Unfortunately this episode of unauthorized mayhem has caused an increase in the rate of defections to other venues for some of my favorite LJers. I myself have a Dreamwidth account I acquired at the time of Livejournal's sale to SUP (aka The Russians). I have it to fall back on, since I can't get it to be the dog 'n' pony show I have here. So I will remain stubbornly here if just to turn off the lights once everyone is gone.
More doctor visits and tests upcoming for me. Tomorrow I have a nerve conduction study, and more bloodwork done. My overall condition is improving, but way too slow, and I still have aggravating issues like insomnia, limping and stumbling and the feeling of someone taking .22 long rifle shots at my legs and feet at random times. Yet, I don't know if it's the recent warm weather, but I've felt better about myself and an actual recovery. To that note, after my doc visit today I stopped by Performance Bicycle and picked this up:
It's a Mongoose Teocali Comp all-terrain bike. It was on sale/clearance since it is a 2010 model, and it has everything I wanted. I decided on a fully suspended bike to help save my back from any more shock and compression than necessary. I took various models for a parking lot ride and fell in love with this one. The folks at Haverty's Furniture were probably wondering what the middle-aged dude was up to riding up onto their sidewalk and jumping off the curb. The disc brakes are a delight, and no longer do I have to worry about scaring people with brakes that sound like I am strangling geese. Despite the problems I have been beset with with my spine and whatnot, I can ride a bike like nothing is wrong. The riding position and pedaling action keep my rickety parts in an optimum position and I can actually enjoy a physical activity with no pain.
Jeff has been, of course, putting in lots of extra time at work and coming home tired. I worry about this a lot, but at least it is not nearly as bad as his last few venues. Sadly, he has been filling in for general manager who has been taking care of his mother, she learned today she has only two years left to live, after finding out a little while ago she has leukemia. To top it off, their beloved dog has been stricken with kidney failure. I can sympathize here, since during the time my Mom was fighting her cancer, we lost Patches, our wonderful Dalmatian. It's watching the world crumble around me with nothing to stop or change it. I met his boss' Mom last year, she is a delight. That family is going through a lot this year, and I hope they work things out and find their peace.
I always say that despite how bad I think I might have it, there will always, always be someone worse off. Gotta do the whole counting blessings thing, and make sure that life here at home for all of us is the best I can provide. I just hope that I am a good provider. I still have my doubts at times.
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Date: 2011-04-13 06:46 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-04-13 06:53 am (UTC)Yeah - I'd say that Jeff's general manager has it rough. It's sad, but, as you said, this is to
remind us that we could have it a lot worse.
I think you are a good man, and a splendid provider who's been thrown a nasty curve ball.
It sucks, you're unable to work, and you feel guilty because you can't help, and Jeff is doing all this overtime. You're worried about
Jeff's health - and with good reason.
I wish I could do more than type words on a computer, and to call you from time to time.
I don't like just sitting on the sidelines, but, at least LJ provides us with a way to encourage each other, and maybe decrease the feeling of being alone in our concerns just a bit.
Careful with that bike, Eugene!*
* A Pink Floyd reference - wowie!
*ULTRA-HUGS*
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Date: 2011-04-13 07:18 am (UTC)Being around his boss' family situation has got to be draining for Jeff. It is so hard to watch a family go through cancer (I do this for a living). Best wishes to both of you.
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Date: 2011-04-13 08:01 am (UTC)*big hugs*
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Date: 2011-04-13 01:34 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-04-13 01:43 pm (UTC)Wow.. sry to hear about Jeff's Mom! I don't like that TIME LIMIT thing. They gave my dad 2-3 years and he passed 2-3 months after the cancer was found and radiation treatment. Bleah. Well..you know what i have to say about the upcoming years and 2012! ;)
Glad to read you're stickin' around.. to shut the lights off, eh? Guess i'll be there with ya.. cuz i'm lightin' that match to BURN IT TO THE GROUND! LoL! ;)
Luv n Hugs,
Randy
<3
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Date: 2011-04-13 01:46 pm (UTC)An activity that you can do is fantastic and it might, just might help you with your recovery I'll bet and getting a good, decent bike that will allow you to do just that is a good purchase IMO.
I would agree, good warm weather helps the ol' mind. Now I just wish temps here would get into the 60's at least and be a bit more sunny here although things ARE blooming, albeit slowly due to the cooler temps. Eventually...
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Date: 2011-04-13 02:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-04-13 05:06 pm (UTC)i hope Jeff takes it easy here and there, when he can. big hugs to you both!!!!
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Date: 2011-04-13 08:49 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-04-14 02:04 am (UTC)Sure, it saves space, but made the bikes such a bitch to pull down and use, that you seldom bother to ride them :\
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Date: 2011-04-14 03:52 am (UTC)HUGS!