Got a call about 5:00 that the radiologist had determined that I have a "comminuted, impacted fracture of the neck of the humerus". So, back to the hospital for an orthopedic consult--via computer--and more x-rays. They gave me a sling, and told me to keep it immobilized, and book an appointment with the orthopedoic surgeon for about a week from now. Both David and I saw the original x-ray, and the fracture was obvious to both of us--don't know how the doctor missed it.
I had a wonderful evening with Ravenesque--the T3's helped--but other than that have spent most if the last 24 hours sleeping--in the recliner. It has been suggested that I continue to sleep there for the next little while. I don't know how I would get in and out if the water bed, in any case.
I'll let you know if anything else develops
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Be - Crazy fall
I can feel your pain and of all things a vacuum - couldn't it have been a box of empty wine bottles? I am so sorry to hear this news - especially that your knee took a beating again. More importantly as you mention, how long will you be able to stand not being able to sew or do your art? I hope the Ravenesque group took pity and helped you entertain? Not only do I have the same slow response typing problem still on the computer (one letter at a time with a few seconds pause) but I have the old cat up on my lap wanting hugs and loves. Lately I don't mind when he comes for loves - he is almost 15 years and I never know how much longer I will be able to enjoy him. Well another Tuesday is done - I always think of it as my stress day going to North Bay - it is always running here and there and making sure I get to violin on time, and shopping, and today I had appt at Bank to invest an RSP into a RIF on Harry's behalf, and buying lots of planting soil and it goes on and on. Today though I treated myself to a hot Chai Tea - it really is a splurge at $3.75 a cup but yet another way to celebrate little happy moments. I listened to a program on CBC on the weekend about "Road to Damascus" moments - eurika moments of sudden enlightenment - like a light bulb going on suddenly and a renewed feeling of suddenly "getting it" Even though they were focusing on spiritual moments for the most part, I wonder if I haven't had such moments about life in general but just don't recognize them. I think it would be like you Patty when you have your artistic ideas pop into your mind, or do they ruminate around for while before your "moment"? Anyway, I am now observing each day more closely to try to capture whatever moments I can - maybe sounds strange but it sure can't hurt?
So a good rest of the week to you both. And Patty, I would suggest hiding your vacuum. Take care.
So a good rest of the week to you both. And Patty, I would suggest hiding your vacuum. Take care.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Disaster!!
Expecting the ladies of Ravenesque tonight and was tidying the basement. Tripped over the vacuum and fell. Really fell! Off to the hospital, where, after many pain-inducing activities ( you try to get a long-sleeved t-shirt off over your head, plus an undershirt and bra, while sitting in wheelcair, and while refusing to move your left arm away from your body) they decided that nothing was broken, but probably torn ligaments. I also ended up with exactly the same bloody friction burn, in exactly the same spot on my left knee. The old one hadn't really even healed yet!!
So here I sit with my left arm in a sling, hurts like the devil, trying to type with one hand. David has been great. HeeHee! Earlier this morning he had been complaining about wanting something to break the routine.
The bad news, of course, is that there will be long term ramifications in terms of my sewing. We'll have to see how that works out.
So here I sit with my left arm in a sling, hurts like the devil, trying to type with one hand. David has been great. HeeHee! Earlier this morning he had been complaining about wanting something to break the routine.
The bad news, of course, is that there will be long term ramifications in terms of my sewing. We'll have to see how that works out.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Sunday at last....
It was a very long week for me. I was off over Christmas and was just starting to relax when Tuesday came. Unfortunately Patty was on holiday, Debbie was sick and Mallorie left at 1:30 on Tuesday. Mal was back on Wednesday but Elizabeth was gone Thursday and Friday. It's a good thing that we weren't very busy because trying to do 3 jobs is really tiring! Patty was back on Friday and did her own job. I think a sad part is the lack of positive feedback. On Friday I said to Mallorie that it had been the longest short week I had ever worked.... Her response.... "You didn't have to work so hard." So tell me.... while I was busting my ass to do the work why did no one say... "don't work so hard" On Thursday Mal asked what she could do to help me and I told her that breakup needed doing, but if she didn't want to do it I would.... She walked away and I did break up.. So much for trying to be polite and work together. Sorry.... this is turning into a bitch session. Our first rehearsal was on Monday night. I thought I knew my lines better than I did, but at least I was off book. Rehearsal was cancelled on Thursday (too many sick people) Back again on Monday. It's hard to get into the rhythm of rehearsals, but it is fulfilling. Jim & I signed up for Crib again this year. I am not sure when the first game is though. They took down the sign up sheet but we have heard nothing since. I think I will get Jim to ask on Monday.Yesterday I was at an all day meeting for VCC. We worked on a new strategic plan. Our last one was done in 2005 and although we have been reviewing it regularly we want a new started point with new goals. It was a long day... 9 to 5 and we worked through lunch. It sure gets your mind working, though. Kind of a nice change from sitting around and watching tv. It also meant that Jim cleaned the whole office himself (YEAH) He said he was only going to get a start on it, but he did it all. Right now he is watching the original True Grit and I am procrastinating on learning my lines for next week. I slept in until 9:30 this morning. I knew I was tired, but 10 pm to 9:30am was nice. I wish I could do it more often. I saw the doctor on Tuesday. He said my blood tests were mostly within normal range, but that they indicated that I had inflamation in my joints (gee... really?) I had been complaining about pain and tiredness and he said that I should keep track and if things get bad there is medication that he could prescribe. I think that I would rather avoid any medication until I desperately need it. The side effects are often worse than the pain. On another note of proscratination I think I will go for a walk with the dogs today. It is difficult because we can't take the trail, and I don't want to take them towards the highway, so we follow the snowmobile trail, snowmobiles and all.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Pictures
I've put some pictures on the Mouse Factory blog. That post took about an hour, but they're there. Today I plan to finish the hand work on the two other gelatin prints I've been working on. Yesterday I had a disgusting interlude. I found a slab of gelatin that I'd forgotten about. Now I know that when you leave it for awhile it dries out and moulds. Yu-u-ck!
Despite being on a strict budget this month, yesterday I bought a new cd "Yo-Yo Ma plays Ennio Morricone". I had never heard of Ennio Moricone, but he is an Italian orchestral composer who did a lot of the music for films that were made in Italy. His work is noted for the emotional content, and apparently he is very highly respected. Some of his works were re-arranged to allow for an enhanced cello solo contribution, just for this album. As with most cello music, much of it is slow and romantic, which is fine, but other parts, such as a selection from The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, give me chills. I've been playing it ever since we got home. Poor David! But Beth, you would have enjoyed David and I shopping for the cd at Chapters. There was no-one in the music area, and I had to go to the washroom. When I got back that strange little man had re-appeared and was helping David pick out a cd for me. (It turned out that David had gone looking for him and found him re-stocking the displays by the check-outs) I didn't know which Yo-Yo Ma cd I wanted so we took the cheapest one. Then the gentleman told us what a good choice it was the best cd Yo-Yo Ma had out etc. I wonder if everyone gets a "pep talk" when they buy something from him. David and I are so obviously "strangers in a strange land" when we go there, I have to wonder if he gets as much of a laugh out of us as we do out of him.
Despite being on a strict budget this month, yesterday I bought a new cd "Yo-Yo Ma plays Ennio Morricone". I had never heard of Ennio Moricone, but he is an Italian orchestral composer who did a lot of the music for films that were made in Italy. His work is noted for the emotional content, and apparently he is very highly respected. Some of his works were re-arranged to allow for an enhanced cello solo contribution, just for this album. As with most cello music, much of it is slow and romantic, which is fine, but other parts, such as a selection from The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, give me chills. I've been playing it ever since we got home. Poor David! But Beth, you would have enjoyed David and I shopping for the cd at Chapters. There was no-one in the music area, and I had to go to the washroom. When I got back that strange little man had re-appeared and was helping David pick out a cd for me. (It turned out that David had gone looking for him and found him re-stocking the displays by the check-outs) I didn't know which Yo-Yo Ma cd I wanted so we took the cheapest one. Then the gentleman told us what a good choice it was the best cd Yo-Yo Ma had out etc. I wonder if everyone gets a "pep talk" when they buy something from him. David and I are so obviously "strangers in a strange land" when we go there, I have to wonder if he gets as much of a laugh out of us as we do out of him.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Be - doggy booties
Yes, the dog has four red booties now to match her red sweater. She really doesn't mind them but for me it is a bother. I have twice plowed through the snow looking for a lost bootie. Once at night with a flashlight at the front of our house with snow pounding down in large flakes. Oh well? I guess I didn't win the 50 million dollars, but from what we see on the news, neither have the 19 winners. What is becoming of our lives when we end up disputing a lottery win? The business report states a statistic that for all retirement/savings plans people have, there are still 10 percent of people depending on a lottery win as their only plan. Sounds like I'm in good company (haha) I have started back with my violin lessons this week with a renewed enthusiasm and vigour. It feels good to feel good about something. My instructor said "excellent" when I played my practiced tune, and I have a new tune to learn for this week that is absolutely beautiful. Hope this change (positive progress) will continue for awhile. Harry has already started to order seeds and preparing for the spring planting frenzie and I am already thinking with some intrepidation about what lies ahead. I would love to do some sewing and today took out my machine handbooks to see if I could instruct myself on how to do free motion quilting. I had thought about taking the machine in for servicing and arranging for a lesson at the same time but so it is just a thought. It seems that after spending two days a week at Mothers, and another day in NorthBay for shopping and violin lesson, it leaves little time for extras (and little to no energy to execute extras) So I have many many activities that I plan, but that remain only as thoughts !
Well, time to close for now - hope all is well with you both. I am anxious to see some pictures Patty and you mentioned you are closer to being able to post - good luck. And I assume Cathy that you have a few more lines memorized by now for your play -break a leg!
Take care
Well, time to close for now - hope all is well with you both. I am anxious to see some pictures Patty and you mentioned you are closer to being able to post - good luck. And I assume Cathy that you have a few more lines memorized by now for your play -break a leg!
Take care
Monday, January 3, 2011
Now for the quiet times-and word association
Pati here
had the family over for supper on Saturday. Afterward Loren's children wanted to play that Munchkin game again. It was a little better the second time around, although they had changed a couple of rules between games, but it was the first time for David--and probably last time. I can see getting into this. I remember how obsessive we all became when we first started playing the Farming Game. Loren and his friends would even make bets and deals at school that meant special considerations the next time they played. Loren once started the game owing his friend Tom 20 acres of hay! And I also remember that we had to order the game from Wheatheart Hydrostatic and Machine in Saskatoon. They got so used to us that they would trust us to send the cheque--a big deal in those days.
Speaking of Tom, he was Loren's best man, and I remember the fuss over getting his hair done. It was almost down to his waist and he wanted a "samurai" style. I still shudder when I see the wedding pictures. By absolute coincidence, he turned out to be a hunting buddy of Darren's.
So, now I haven't been out of the house since Friday morning when we went to buy a salad for Saturday's supper. I have a meeting at the museum tomorrow and plan to piggy-back a trip for some lab work on that. But after that, no more reason to leave the house until a painting class on the 12th. This is a real down side to retirement, but a bit of a plus in Winnipeg in January. Yesterday the tree came down and the Christmas dishes went back into the pantry. I'm also trying to counter cabin fever with a real drive to become more productive in the studio, but I'm procrastinating with cleaning. This morning I tackled the basement bar. I try to do it twice a year, but was about six months behind. David ended up making two trips to the garage with recycl-able crap, and I have a bag to take to the quilters' guild with good junque, and a bag for the thrift shop with plain ordinary junk. I have a lot of hand sewing to do and had carefully planned tv viewing last night, but suddenly realized that I had been using Monday's tv schedule, so we'll try again tonight.
Hope everyone is well (lots of flu around here), and recovering from that food binge we've all been on for the last month.
had the family over for supper on Saturday. Afterward Loren's children wanted to play that Munchkin game again. It was a little better the second time around, although they had changed a couple of rules between games, but it was the first time for David--and probably last time. I can see getting into this. I remember how obsessive we all became when we first started playing the Farming Game. Loren and his friends would even make bets and deals at school that meant special considerations the next time they played. Loren once started the game owing his friend Tom 20 acres of hay! And I also remember that we had to order the game from Wheatheart Hydrostatic and Machine in Saskatoon. They got so used to us that they would trust us to send the cheque--a big deal in those days.
Speaking of Tom, he was Loren's best man, and I remember the fuss over getting his hair done. It was almost down to his waist and he wanted a "samurai" style. I still shudder when I see the wedding pictures. By absolute coincidence, he turned out to be a hunting buddy of Darren's.
So, now I haven't been out of the house since Friday morning when we went to buy a salad for Saturday's supper. I have a meeting at the museum tomorrow and plan to piggy-back a trip for some lab work on that. But after that, no more reason to leave the house until a painting class on the 12th. This is a real down side to retirement, but a bit of a plus in Winnipeg in January. Yesterday the tree came down and the Christmas dishes went back into the pantry. I'm also trying to counter cabin fever with a real drive to become more productive in the studio, but I'm procrastinating with cleaning. This morning I tackled the basement bar. I try to do it twice a year, but was about six months behind. David ended up making two trips to the garage with recycl-able crap, and I have a bag to take to the quilters' guild with good junque, and a bag for the thrift shop with plain ordinary junk. I have a lot of hand sewing to do and had carefully planned tv viewing last night, but suddenly realized that I had been using Monday's tv schedule, so we'll try again tonight.
Hope everyone is well (lots of flu around here), and recovering from that food binge we've all been on for the last month.
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