Somewhat less than well

Cathy has not been feeling well for almost two weeks. At the onset we had a nurse look at her. The doctor sent in a script for an antibiotic. Her condition seems to go up and down. Never completely going away. We dealt with it. Then I came down with it. Not as bad, or as long. In fact today I'm reasonably well. So is Cathy. Maybe were both on the mend. We are both going to see the doctor. Our appointment is for the 12th. But not for any one to worry. We have weathered the storm. Enough. So glad to have Katherine's blog. Now I have another one to read. I look forward them all. Tonight is pool playing. I alerted all the players. Always a good time. Missed the morning meeting two days. Will attend tomorrow as we have a business meeting. All else is OK.

Give it away to keep it

My friend Jim C. has been sober for 35 years. He lost both legs to diabetes. He gets around with prosthesis and a walker. Two weeks ago he fell and broke his hip. Being confined to his house has him real squirrely. Four guys and myself are going to see him this afternoon. We'll have a meeting at his place. He really needs one. That's a quote my his wife. He only has a few people from the past who knew him. Years ago he was a powerful voice in our area. I have not seen him for a while. I know he'll be glad to see us all. I'll come home feeling on top of the world. That's the effect one gets from giving of yourself. A few hours, a few words, hand shakes and a hug. Life is simple. I love mine.

Way Behind

Just read every ones blog. Beth is the champ. Cathy has been feeling under the weather. We got a script from the doc over the phone for anti bio tics. Fluids, aspirin, and rest. I cook for her.Anything, just so it's soup and crackers. I like taking care of her. She does not like it. Wants to do it herself. She feels better today. Joe was here with a nurse. Checked her chest heart etc. Not the flu, just a very bad cold. Hope I don't catch it. I went all last year without getting sick.

From Whence the Name?

Where did I first hear the phrase? I don't know. It just seemed to pop out. Art was the one who commented about it. I recall it went something like."what the heck does that mean". I darn sure would have told him. If only I knew. { notice I just said darn and heck} A real family blog. But I say oo dee la la, when something neat happens. Like making a good shot at pool. When the Giants score. When I see something extraordinary.
I never thought I'd say this, but I love my cell phone. With me all the time. Seldom miss a call. Call right back if I have a message. The other day, I spoke to my number one son. My number two son. And my favorite daughter Mary/ All within a span of 30 minutes. On my cell. That was a oo dee la la moment. Get the idea?

In 1980 in thought I was`a rebel without a cause. Now I know I was a doof without a clue. Today I have a clue.

When your brakes fail, aim for something cheap.

Who says no one looks out for grandpa? I just finished the week end at New Paltz. I used my 1998 Chevy Astro van. I was playing the part of Hydraulic Man. We jacked up a structure on M and B's place. had a great time.Used the van to haul material. Drove it all over the place. Then I left for the farm to return to Beaver Meadow. A good four hour trip. Next AM I pack up for my trip back to Jersey. I head for the Cole Hill road. My first stop is to Ron's house to say good bye. On the steepest part of the hill I brake to slow down. Something is wrong. The pedal goes to the floor. I don't slow down.My foot freezes. I'm picking up speed.Gad zooks, no brakes. I have feared this happening all my driving life.But for whatever reason,I have practiced this very event. I pretend I have no brakes and stop with the emergency. I depress it slowly with my left foot. My practice is paying off. The Chevy comes to a dead stop right in front of Rons. He comes out and in a minute or two he tells me the line is broken to the rear wheels. No fluid is left in the reservoir. If the line was going to break, it couldn't have found a better time. I returned home the next day. Safe and sound. With a new hydraulic line. My advise. Learn where the emergency brake is. Try to stop using it. When you're on a lonely road. When you're all alone. Never with Grandpa..........................The "G"

Just a little peek inside {that's all you want}

Gosh Beth, I sure feel sorry for you getting "old". Some guy at the meeting this morning asked what year I was born. I told him 1929. He started laughing. I don't think he ever heard of that year. I am older than dirt. But it's better than the alternative.
Today is pool day. Five of my friends will come over at seven. We play til eleven. We swear, tease each other, tell stories, laugh a lot, and if things go right even shoot pool. I recall playing at New Paltz. Mike and Beth beat me at eight ball. Mike is very good. I'm not too bad either. Beth looked pretty.
Pool is my night for male bonding. My meeting in the morning is my social bonding. Friends are important to me. But it is my family that gives me my foundation.
I was in a blue mood this morning. Ran a bunch of errands in my new truck. That made me feel .0001% better. At home I found my son waiting for me. We talked at some length. Just about guy stuff. I felt 50% now. When he left upon checking my e-mail there was a lovely letter from my daughter Mary. I read it a dozen times. I'm now101%. I answered. Life is good. I worry too much. When I start thinking I'm in enemy territory.
You're peeking too much......................................................The "G"