A busy week-At Wegman's grocery store on thursday & got back into on the right side of car by a 84 year old lady- Got estimates and about $850 damage-Have an appointment to get it fixed on Oct. 6th-Nationwide will pay most of it, less our deductable-Driveable, but doesn't look to good-
Kathy & Gary here for dinner today & then we played some cards ( pitch )-Kathy brought a whole bunch of coupons which she collects from work & I am just going thru them-Really use them a lot and at the price of food today they help a lot-The economy doesn't look good & don't know what will happen with us poor folks, grew up in the depression, so can handle, just have to change our ways-
Go to doctors on monday to get check up & talk about new seizure meds I'm taking-Got a note today from Doctors to come on Ocyt.11th to get our flu shots-
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Busy weekend
Got thru the weekend, but very tired yet today-Took Ev to Doctors at Highland Hospital on friday, a spine doctor-After looking at the MRI pics & explaining them to us, he said nothing much he could do for her-He did give her a shot in the bursa, below the right hip-Said her lower back was not good and cushions pretty well gone in most of that area-He thought this was causing all the pain-Said she could take more of the pain pills than she was taking-Not good news, as it sounds like she will have to live with it-
At least I got her there and back safely-Always worry about that, as a long trip with my problems-
Saturday Kathy took us to the Windmill in Pen Yann-I rented a wheelchair for Ev & we got thru most of it-A very large crowd there-Spent some time visiting with Grand-daughter Michelle at her booth she has there-Very hard pushing the wheelchair thru it & Kathy did most of that-Good to see it all, as it has been several years since being there-
Went by Brother David's place on our way-Quite a bit of wind damage there from the tail end of the hurricane-Goofing off today, just laundry & returned the wheelchair-Quite cool here and a sweatshirt on for the first time since spring-Also have a belly ache ( to much candy )
At least I got her there and back safely-Always worry about that, as a long trip with my problems-
Saturday Kathy took us to the Windmill in Pen Yann-I rented a wheelchair for Ev & we got thru most of it-A very large crowd there-Spent some time visiting with Grand-daughter Michelle at her booth she has there-Very hard pushing the wheelchair thru it & Kathy did most of that-Good to see it all, as it has been several years since being there-
Went by Brother David's place on our way-Quite a bit of wind damage there from the tail end of the hurricane-Goofing off today, just laundry & returned the wheelchair-Quite cool here and a sweatshirt on for the first time since spring-Also have a belly ache ( to much candy )
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Haven't written on this in a while, so will atempt some thoughts-Out today to Bank, Post Office, Med Supply, & gas station-Gas is $3.79 here today-Tomorrow I take Ev to Rochester to another specialist-This one is an Orthopedic Doctor at Highland hospital-Haven't been there since Phyllis was there in 1962-
Ev had an MRI & local Doctor can't help her problem, so hopefully this one can-She is in a lot of pain and can't sleep, even with her strong pain pills-It is a long way from here to Rochester, but the Doctors there are keeping her alive, so well worth the trip-I do still have some trouble with my siezures, so try to be very careful driving-They are trying a new med for them, but not up to strength yet-
Kathy called and wants to take us to the Windmill in Pen Yann on saturday, if Ev can handle it-If we do I will take the wheel chair-Michelle has a place there & would love to see it-
We are looking for a new apartment, a place where she can walk right in with her walker-So hard for her to do the steps up to our three bedroom here-I put in an application at a nice complex this morning-Hard to believe this complex of over 300 apartments doesn't have a first floor walk in-
Okay everyone have a good day and weekend-Love Dad/Grampa/Uncle/Friend
Ev had an MRI & local Doctor can't help her problem, so hopefully this one can-She is in a lot of pain and can't sleep, even with her strong pain pills-It is a long way from here to Rochester, but the Doctors there are keeping her alive, so well worth the trip-I do still have some trouble with my siezures, so try to be very careful driving-They are trying a new med for them, but not up to strength yet-
Kathy called and wants to take us to the Windmill in Pen Yann on saturday, if Ev can handle it-If we do I will take the wheel chair-Michelle has a place there & would love to see it-
We are looking for a new apartment, a place where she can walk right in with her walker-So hard for her to do the steps up to our three bedroom here-I put in an application at a nice complex this morning-Hard to believe this complex of over 300 apartments doesn't have a first floor walk in-
Okay everyone have a good day and weekend-Love Dad/Grampa/Uncle/Friend
Monday, September 1, 2008
Weekend
Quite a weekend-Jan, George, Rebecca & Mellisa here on saturday-The girls brought us Quizno's subs & we had a good visit-Brought there dog who was very good and behaved well-So good to see them all-Sunday Ev's grand-daughter & boyfriend came for dinner & I made spaghetti & my special sauce-Susan & daughter also showed up & ate with us-Was pooped that night as kitchen hot, but glad to see everybody-Had to call cops sunday night, as a stranger in our parking lot for several nights and making a mess out there-They came about 12:30 & took care of things-Something about the guy being on parole on the cops radio, we could hear on his radio with his door open-Interesting place we live in here-
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
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"
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"
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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-
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-
Saturday, August 16, 2008
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-
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-
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