No more soggy camping for the year
Aug. 31st, 2004 11:55 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
greatbearWell, another summer season of Hillside camping has wrapped up for me as of this weekend. As was the case almost every weekend of the five I was there, it rained quite a bit. It could not dampen the fun that we were having though. It's just a shame that it's over so soon. Everything is dried out and put away here. GOt a chance to see some of my friends for the last tie this summer, caught up with a coupla LJers, had a good time, ate too much, etc. Had to contend once again with my intestinal issues which was the only thing that made it not totally enjoyable. I cant wait till next year.
In other news, I did some regular maintanence on the truck, changing oil (all 13 quarts), filter, fuel filter, chassis lube and gave it a once-over. I need tires and an exhaust system. The exhaust needing replacement pisses me off because it's an aftermarket Gale Banks performance exhaust that I installed 5 years ago. It's becoming Swiss cheese already. Money, money, money. The Mini is gonna need tires soon as well. Not to mention countless other garage projects.
The house will be getting two new patio doors soon, as well as some other minor upgrades. I've been unable to do a whole lot here either because of what seem like ongoing personal injuries and illnesses, as well as family issues here. It's taking away what I consider my most creative outlet as well as my feeling of accomplishments. No wonder I cant seem to get rid of my ongoing cranky and depressed feelings.
Our 'live apart' relationship has had some shakey moments, but I think it will work out in the long run. Both of us are the type that occasionally need our own space; the difficulty arises when some togetherness is needed. Granted, that's only a 4 mile drive, but still.
Mom's health is improving somewhat in the past few weeks, she's able to do things she enjoys once again. She's refusing post-op chemo and radiation because it's that which made her so sick. I am hoping there will be no relapse. There is no guarantee that going through the chemo and such will prevent a relapse, nor that foregoing the procedures means the cancer returns. No guarantee one way or another, so this is the route taken.
In related news, my best friend's father has been released back home with serious, inoperable cancer along with other problems, and our old friends' son, who is 4 years older than me and a childhood friend of mine and through the years has been fighting a slowly losing battle with cancer the last couple years. I have the best wished for these two, even though the outlook is grim. I just dont want to see them suffering. I've lost many close friends in recent years, and it's tough. In the past year I have been bombarded with nothing but bad news, and it's taking a visible toll on me.
Ah well, this was not intended to be a Debbie Downer post from the outset.
Hugs, and best wishes to all of you.
In other news, I did some regular maintanence on the truck, changing oil (all 13 quarts), filter, fuel filter, chassis lube and gave it a once-over. I need tires and an exhaust system. The exhaust needing replacement pisses me off because it's an aftermarket Gale Banks performance exhaust that I installed 5 years ago. It's becoming Swiss cheese already. Money, money, money. The Mini is gonna need tires soon as well. Not to mention countless other garage projects.
The house will be getting two new patio doors soon, as well as some other minor upgrades. I've been unable to do a whole lot here either because of what seem like ongoing personal injuries and illnesses, as well as family issues here. It's taking away what I consider my most creative outlet as well as my feeling of accomplishments. No wonder I cant seem to get rid of my ongoing cranky and depressed feelings.
Our 'live apart' relationship has had some shakey moments, but I think it will work out in the long run. Both of us are the type that occasionally need our own space; the difficulty arises when some togetherness is needed. Granted, that's only a 4 mile drive, but still.
Mom's health is improving somewhat in the past few weeks, she's able to do things she enjoys once again. She's refusing post-op chemo and radiation because it's that which made her so sick. I am hoping there will be no relapse. There is no guarantee that going through the chemo and such will prevent a relapse, nor that foregoing the procedures means the cancer returns. No guarantee one way or another, so this is the route taken.
In related news, my best friend's father has been released back home with serious, inoperable cancer along with other problems, and our old friends' son, who is 4 years older than me and a childhood friend of mine and through the years has been fighting a slowly losing battle with cancer the last couple years. I have the best wished for these two, even though the outlook is grim. I just dont want to see them suffering. I've lost many close friends in recent years, and it's tough. In the past year I have been bombarded with nothing but bad news, and it's taking a visible toll on me.
Ah well, this was not intended to be a Debbie Downer post from the outset.
Hugs, and best wishes to all of you.
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Date: 2004-08-31 10:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-08-31 11:11 pm (UTC)Take care of yourself. I can't imagine the stress that you must be feeling.
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Date: 2004-09-01 08:23 am (UTC)