What can i say?

I sit all day with my leg up.

I was getting concerned yesterday about how much swelling there was, and how much difficulty it caused when I tried to do my exercises.  Think of trying to bend a big tube of baloney in the middle.  So I called the doctor's office, as instructed in the paperwork they gave me, and she assured me it was normal.  She offered to get me into his orthopedic clinic on Monday, if I was still concerned today, but I think I'll leave it.  I was able to do everyone of my bed exercises--before I got out of bed, mind you--this morning.  Now the problem is finding a sock to fit over it.  Try to imagine me in my recliner with it reclined so that my feet are in the air, and David struggling to put on a too-tight sock--from the wrong end.

I am accomplishing a fair bit of the hand sewing I had stockpiled.  This is going too quickly, and I'm a little worried about being left with nothing more to do, before I can use the machine to work up a bunch more ( as was the plan).  OMG!  I could be left with nothing to do except "hexies", and they're all downstairs,--somewhere.

We're running out of food, and David really doesn't want to go shopping alone.  We hope to hold out until Monday, when the store should be less crowded, and I can maybe borrow a scooter.  But this is leading to some creative meal planning.  For a lunch/breakfast I ended up mixing Astro Balkan Style yogurt  (quite sour-tasting, maybe it had been around too long) with a bit of soft honey and fresh fruit. Quite tasty.  While in hospital, I was served a warm hard-boiled egg.  I used to love those when I was young!  So we had that for another breakfast, even though David had to pick up a dozen eggs on one of his trips out.

So we are taking it day-by-day.  I'm developing an appreciation for reality shows.  I tried a few of the dramas, and couldn't figure out what was going on, so tend to watch the older ones, if given a chance.

Sunny - what a thrill.....

And I was able to work outside most of the day. Mind you I am somewhat bushed tonight but it is a nice tiredness! Yesterday we went to Huntsville to shop and have lunch at a restaurant. The brother in law recommended this restaurant but both Harry and I were disappointed with our meals. We eat out so seldom and when we do I expect to get a good meal for our money. Do you think that expectation is unreasonable?  But we went to Coles book store in the Mall. Remember I told you that Harry had traded in our "points" from Nielsen Homescan for pre loaded cards. They had arrived in the mail and so with these in hand we both bought a book. Harry got a good 2015 Coins Reference book, and I really splurged by buying a book I had heard about from an interview on the radio. Brian Little's Me, Myself, and Us  The Science of Personality and the Art of Well-Being  ( I can hear you groaning but bare with me - this is really interesting stuff and will help in one's daily quests - or so I am hoping haha)
I have been following the Free Press accounts for the Winnipeg Municipal elections and Mayor so see you had your elections Wed and read about the winners today.  We go to the polls next Monday Oct 27. We too are hoping for a big change in council and Mayors positions and there are quite a few new, young candidates from which to choose.
Cathy is all your travelling to Winnipeg related to work and being shown new procedures for the private company, Teranet?  It must be really trying right now, so "keep your head up and march proudly" as this too, will pass.
Time to rest my weary bones and go to bed. Speaking of weary bones, I went to North Bay the other day to pick up the concert tickets Harry won from the radio station. As I opened the door to the building, I missed a high step up and tripped on the step and went flying onto my face flat on the floor with purse flying. No graceful way to get up, so I lay there for a moment while two office workers came running to my rescue. Of course I said I was Ok but once I left the office I realized that I really gave myself a jolt -my knees and ankles wee hurting. On Wed Harry called into another contest and was on the air and won a $25.00 gift certificate to Modern School of Hairstyling and Esthetics. I am planning to use this to get a permanent. My hairdresser here in Sundridge cannot do permanents because of the smell of the solutions, so for last few years have only being getting a hair cut. I will look forward to getting some curl in my hair for over winter.
Take care

Busy days

Rrain's concert went great.  I didn't get to see it, but all reports were great.  I found the website, but I have no idea when it will be broadcast - I just searched NACTV and found the website.  I have had meetings for days and lots more to come.  Started the day with an alarm call at 7:20 am, but since I was all ready for work it was just a matter of leaving a bit early.  Today our computer system was transferred from the government to Teranet.  They were there from about 10 to 8 until after 4.  Things did not go smoothly for them.  I got no lunch break and worked another 1/2 hour overtime.  My meeting was right after work and I got home just before 8pm. Tomorrow I have a 7pm meeting and then off to Winnipeg on Thursday.  Wine tasting on Saturday.  And back to Winnipeg for 4 days next week.  Jim took his sister to Morden for her checkup after her hip surgery last month.  He didn't get home until after 7pm, so neither one of us was home today.  He, however, got taken to Boston Pizza for lunch.  I am jealous.  It was such a weird day today that I actually had 3 cups of coffee.  I don't drink coffee! Now I am at home having a glass of wine.  With no food today one glass should put me out.  Obviously, reading this message, I am tired and should go to bed and try to get my head back on for tomorrow.  Love you guys!

short time out

Had a rough night on Sunday, and spent yesterday trying to relax and gain strength.  Still not "rarin' to go".  Yesterday David  was kept running most of the day.  I needed a couple of bathroom aids, so David headed out to a local store, and came home with them, but had been charged both sales taxes ,  This wasn't right, So he called the Retail sales tax office, and was told that both items were completely exempt, because he had a legal prescription, signed by an OT.  Off he goes to return them, and ran into a hassle, but ultimately got his money back.  Then he went to the store where we bought my lift chair.  There he was able to rent both items, but only brought home the grab bar, as I won't need the tub seat for a couple of weeks. ( Loren had brought over the tub seat he used when he broke his leg, but it wouldn't fit in our tub.)  Since David had to do a little grocery shopping as well, and visit the bank, it was almost supper time when he got home.

Today is absolutely beautiful,  Sunny and warm, One of those 'Indian Summer" days that occur once in a blue moon.  I hope it's headed your way Beth.  But I know it's not likely that I'll get out into it.    with spending my time upstairs all day, I can look out and see what I'm missing.

Somehow, while I was away, blogger sorted itself out and I can now blog on my laptop again.  Don't know how long it will last, but will just sit back and enjoy.

Concerts

How did the concert go with Rrain and the other performers Saturday night Cathy?  Were you able to watch it - you didn't send the site so I figured you didn't have a way to watch.
 Harry won tickets for us to go to North Bay to watch John McDermott live at the Capital Centre Sunday evening - I will have to pick up the tickets this week sometime.
Miserable weather but somehow i have to get outside today to fix up the big greenhouse ready for winter. I have put up a few Hallowe'en decorations outside and last night it poured all night - up pumping of course. So some of the ornaments are a little wet this morning. I just cleaned out the fridge - long time overdue but doesn't one feel good once completed??
I have a few chores in the basement to keep me amused today. So better get at them haha!
Take care.

And happy to see it so....

...yes, 'tis good to be back home. Now you can relax and enjoy the comforts of home as you recuperate.  Take it easy though!

And a welcome home it i!s

glad to be here. Yesterday was frantic,and I feel I overdid it, with all of the assessments.  I got up this morning, ate breakfast  was assessed on a  four-wheeled walker by  the physio, (hers was in worse shape than Dave's father's old one), and went back to bed, for an hour.  I had been able to get a shower and dressing change last evening, so was able to rest pretty well until David arrived.    We got our discharge prescriptions,and were off home. He set out for the pharmacy, while I sat down to answer e-mail.

I have been eating quinoa for sometime,but have never had it as a cereal.  I enjoy it cold(cooked) in a spinach salad with Mandarin orange sections and sliced almonds or pecans. Lovely with a Raspberry vinaigrette.  It can also be used as an alternative to potatoes or rice as part of an entree, in a stir-fry., or casserole.

I won't post any more right now.  Just wanted to let you know that I was home safely.  Maybe later.