Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Health 101


First on the schedule was a pack, move, and winter storage estimate from Denoyer's Moving Co.  We've already had one evaluation from the Mayflower people, so we'll have to make a choice.  Currently we are thinking that we'll be all packed up and stored by the first week in November, and then head for our home in Florida and not come back until our condo is ready in T.C.

Yesterday we went to see Dr. Burke - he is good t keeping track of all of my "numbers."  This is from a letter I sent to Emilie and Alice:

Sometimes I feel like I'm playing a numbers game.  All of my test results are presented as numbers, and  Lord only knows what they all mean.  My diabetes is better - the latest A1c number was 5.3,  Anemia is worse - latest hemoglobin number was 8.3.  Kidney function is stable, potassium and thyroid counts seem to be either too high or too low - I don't know those exact numbers.  The doctors seem to think that the cirrhosis is worse than the cancer - go figure.  Right now I'm not having any treatment at all - no chemo is definitely a good thing.  What's next remains to be seen.  I have no pain, just some discomfort from fluid retention, and I get fatigued very easily.  We are plugging along one day at a time.  Thank goodness for Richard!
Dr. Burke figured out why I'm so tired all of the time.  It's a combo of low blood pressure, low hemoglobin, and hypothyroidism.  Whee!

This afternoon we went to the mall and went mall-walking.  Haven't done that for a while.  I had fun looking around Penney's and Lane Bryant, but I was very good and didn't buy anything :)  Dick was able to find a couple of pairs of shoes that fit.  Yay.

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Mr. Marshal



Marsh Wied stopped by this morning to touch base.  We had a very nice, long visit.  He is still the main caretaker of his Mom, but he makes it a point to get away on his own every so often as a respite.  He's been doing that for 8 years now.  It's quite admirable.  He's in great shape and seems content.  He'll come by again in October.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

August Geo-Breakfast in TC

  • Today we hosted the August Meet and Greet at the Flap Jack Shack.  It was well attended, and we met some really nice cachers.  I hope we see them again next month, if not before.  I appreciated Marty's help with welcoming and seating - and we were thrilled to hear of Danielle's new job :)

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    Premium Member
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    08/23/2014
    This was the first time we have attended a Geo-Cache meeting. It was nice meeting everyone.
    Premium Member
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    08/23/2014
    What a great bunch of people. We didn't know anyone there, though we did recognize a few names. Now we have faces to go with some of the names. Thanks Basswood Bend for hosting so we ( and it sounds like lots of others) could get the event cache for the 7 Souvenirs of August.
    TFTC
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    08/23/2014
    Thanks for a good time and meeting new people
    Premium Member
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    08/23/2014
    Well, that turned out to be quite an event. Every one seemed to agree that the food was excellent but that's what we expect at the Flap Jack Shack. The turn out was fantastic! We including kids and babes in arms, we counted thirty nine, we told them on Wednesday to expect about twenty four. It did drag out a bit because the waitress wanted us to all have our beverages before taking orders and to get all the orders in before serving the food. It shows the advantage of a buffet. Thanks to all who attended, it was fun to meet and greet all of you. A special thanks to Feathers who took on the roll of greeter and seat finder.
    Hope to see as many as possible at next months event.
    Premium Member
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    08/23/2014
    Wow! What a group! It was nice to see everyone, and talk to other cachers we hadn't met before. Thanks for the great morning! The little cupcake is now passed out, she had fun!
    Premium Member
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    08/23/2014
    Taadaaaa!!!!! TFT event! This fulfills the last of our August souvenirs we needed! Drove in from Grayling Jellystone this morning and arrived a bit late. Mama and Flirty had to stay in the truck for a bit and Papa and Crispy went in. Finally we all got inside and enjoyed a wonderful breakfast and visited old friends and made some new ones! Thanks so very much for hosting in this great spot!!!!
    Premium Member
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    08/23/2014
    We came. We ate.
    Premium Member
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    08/23/2014
    TFTC. Great group.
    Member
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    08/23/2014
    What a great time with new friends, good food and geocaching what more could we ask for ! Thanks for putting on such a nice event in a beautiful area.
    Premium Member
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    08/23/2014
    Great turn out, food, and conversations. Thanks for hosting an event and helping us get another smiley.
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    08/23/2014
    Popped in to the August Breakfast so complete the August Challenge. Got a very warm welcome. Thanks for helping us complete the challenge.
    ELJLYLE & Athrilla TheHunt
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    08/23/2014
    Just got out of ER. Threw up on my way up here, but I made it! Meeting a lot of new people. Wish I felt better.
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    08/23/2014
    Out for a yummy breakfast with friends!