having a time

Have been having a time trying to get on my blog for the past few days-Finally sucess & now I can't remember what I wanted to write-
Tried to call Jan a few minutes ago to see how she was doing, but no luck getting her-Guess they told her it wouldtake a while before feeling herself again-
Will call Katie in a bit, as her birthday & must sing to her-Wish things were so I could see her, as she is growing fast-Can't believe how fast all the grandchildren & even great grandchildren are growing-Would be wonderful to be around when they grow up, for college, marriage and all that stuff-Guess thats asking a little much though-
Went to Davids little country summer home on sunday & checked it out-Everything seems to be okay-I picked one tomatoe that was almost ripe while there-He went back to Florida early before his tomatoes & grapes were ready-I try to get out there at least once a month to check on the place for him-While out that way stopped at Kathy's & they gave us some garden stuff, which is always good & thankful for-
Ev not having to good of days lately, but keeps pushing herself to keep going-I brought the walker up out of the car, for her to use getting around easier-
Rebecca's friend Mellisa comes to Horseheads tomorrow & they said they might get up this way, so hope they do-Can't believe the summer is almost over & very cool nights for sleeping-
Have a good night all of my family out there & be HAPPY-"Love from Me"

Two good days

Yesterday & today were very enjoyable-Started out yesterday morning & drove to Ovid, where we had a good visit with Daughter Cheryl at her Five Star bank there-Then on to my 63rd high school reunion luncheon at Wagner's winery on Seneca lake-So good to see some of my old class mates & childhood girl friends-Some do look very old & some not well, but to be expected at the age of 80 & 81-Only about ten or so left out of the class-
After the luncheon went on to Horseheads to visit daughter Jan who is celebrating her birthday today & has just gotten out of the hospital from an operation-She was still in a lot of pain we could tell & we didn't stay to long to tire her-Her daughter Rebecca there for a couple weeks to help her out-Anyway was good to see her & her family, even though I think they thought I should not have driven that far ( 150 mile round trip )-I try to be very careful as I know I am getting old & have some problems-haven't been to thier house in a long, long time-
Today I had a doctors appointment to try to solve a medicine problem- Had been to a specialist at Strong Hospital in Rochester & he had sent my local doctor some ideas on changing my meds-It is very complicated the way they are going to do it and will take a couple months to accomplish, with no guarenties-Had the best visit I have ever had with my doctor & she spent lots of time with me today-After our talks today I believe she has a better understanding of my life-Doctor in rochester said he thought I should see a physciatrist ( spelling-? )-After our talk today she says no need for that-Anyway a good couple days & feel like I have accomplished some things-
I know the time is coming when I can't drive much, but I have learned in life you can't have everything-I also as I get older believe in living each day at a time & am very thankful for each day-

Jobs

Maybe not to interesting, but was thinking of all the jobs I have had in my lifetime-

Mowed lawns and raked lawns at twelve or thirteen, ( Up to a quarter for each )-
In the winter those years shoveled lots of walks & cleaned out in front of the firehouse when it snowed-
Delivered Ithaca paper in Interlaken & then at Interlaken & Bergen beach in the summer-
Worked as a soda jerk in Wicke's Pharmacy some and at Burketts restaurant next door at the age of fourteen-
Worked at the Interlaken Canning factory one summer and worked another summer at Martin's Grocery store in town ( dollar a day & dollar & a half on saturdays )-
Worked at T'burg bowling alley some nights & hitch hiked back and forth-
After being a electrician in the Navy & finishing school, I worked some with a welder & learn a little of that-
Did some carpenter work with local carpenters part time-
Worked for Getman's Gas company in Ovid doing service work on appliances & doing deliveries, for two years-
Worked 32 years as a Rural carrier for the Post office, actually two years as a clerk before getting the carrier job-
Owned a restaurant for a couple years-
Sold real Estate for O'domerick Realty in Ovid after I retired-
Worked for B & P Supply Hardware Lumber company part time for five years after I retired from Post Office-
Also worked part time doing maintenance at apartment complexes where I lived later in life-Along with all this I found time to be on the Village Board & School Board for a number of years-
Also built my first house from scratch & a cottage at the lake, plus remodeled other houses-
Probably missed something along the way, but did have a busy life ( where did all the money go, as today I live month to month )-
Oh well I learned a lot & had a lot of interesting experiences & have a bunch of memories, as I sit in my easy chair & grow old-

wenesday night

Just talked to Jan & she will have her operation tomorrow instead of the 20th at noon she said. I wish her well & will try to call her at the hospital later tomorrow. She said she will have 6 weeks off to recoup, so will hope to see her, as her birtjhday is tuesday.
Went to Ithaca yesterday for a luncheon with Dorothy Wickes and family for her 100th birthday. She was pretty good being in her wheelchair all the time. Her mind was a little less sharp than last time I saw her in the nursing home, but not bad for 100. They brought her in her wheelchair to the restaurant in the county Scat Van & picked her up that way two hours later. Had a nice lunch and good visit. Took a bunch of pictures. Made out okay driving that far and back, even though very hard now.
Tomorrow Ev's brother-in-law is coming for lunch. He is husband of her younger sister who died two years ago tomorrow. Will be good to see him, as it is hard to get to his house for us anymore.
Again we wish the best to Jan tomorrow & will be thinking of her. She said on the phone Rebecca is coming up from North Carolina this weekend to stay a couple weeks with them. Also said Garrett spent the weekend with Morgan & Albert in NY City.

This & That

Finally back to write a blog-Have had a bad time getting onto my blog site the past few days ? Had a busy day yesterday-To a book sale in the morning & to brother David's for his birthday in afternoon-Sister Jackie and several of her family were there also, as they happened to be in the area this weekend-Also went to breakfast with Kathy & Gary before going to David's-David and Katie will head back to Florida this next friday for the winter-He has done a nice job on the little house in the country he bought a couple years ago-She works for the Florida stae legislature & has to get back to work-
Today just goofing off, but did get to Wegmans for groceries-Groceries are going up so much, have to shop wisely, as I pretty much do all the shopping now & money is tight-
On thursday I visited the Urologist-My PSA has gone up a lot, so he figures cancer is back in the prostate-Has been ten years plus since I had the cancer, so can't complain & they said then the two months of radiation should keep it in check for ten years-Not worried at this point, he said just need to watch it doesn't get in the bones ?-
This week I will try to get to Ithaca for my old friend and co-worker's 100th birthday & then next monday to Wagner's winery for my 63rd school re-union-Try not to drive to much anymore, til I get my seizure meds straightened out-Would love to get to Jan's by the 19th, for her birthday & the her operation on the 20th-i wish her well on that-
Okay guess enough for now-Will get dinner going-Ev's breathing not real good today-

funky day

Hey it's a crazy morning. Got up late and decided to replace Ev's 50 foot of oxygen hose, which has not been done in a couple years and only once in the six years of use. Couldn't get the connector apart so called supply place & they sent a man out.
While this was going on the old 90 year old across the hall called and needed to get to the hospital right away, as they were transferring her 98 year old husband to a nursing home. During all this I wasn't dressed or shaved, but got it all done, without anyone avoiding me.
Two days ago I went to a Neurologist at Strong hospital in Rochester, as have been feeling kinda funny at times. Didn't arrive at much there & guess thru our Doctor here he is changing the meds some. Doctor here is on vacation so have to wait a couple weeks on that. Neurologist said maybe I needed to see a Psychiatrist & after all was said and done I think he needed to see one himself?? Also said he didn't think some of my spells were seizures, which they all have been treating me for?? Anyway will do as I am told for now. Oh he also said I needed to have a sleep apnea test, even though I sleep a good eight hours a night & take a good nap in the afternoon ??
Okay enough for now-Hot and humid today-