Today was very full. Rae got me to work at a good time after getting a picture with my oldest grandchild, Gene, who graduated yesterday. Today he has an interview with one of my clients for a potential job until He goes off to Fire Fighter training in September. He still has a few hoops to jump before acceptance but things look promising
Rotary lunch was in a different location today and I was happy to meet the speaker and introduce her. Stacey Brensrud, the ED of Chamber is a great presenter and I think a real benefit to our city
After lunch I got quite a bit done including downloading an archive of my (Twitter) X account and then deactivating it. I am slowly removing derision from my life. It is not entertaining.
I played some Unraveled 2 with Sawyer after work and then Dee picked me up to go to Trivia at Encore. Rae, Roger, Dee and I played before Jeff showed up for the last round. We ended up tied for first place and came in second in the playoff
On the way home we swung by Crozier’s where we were gifted with a third of a tortiere each, homemade by Jeff. We dropped one at Bills, Roger dug into one, and mine is I. The freezer to savour soon. Mine also was the one that got dropped upside down getting out of the van so it is not pretty it still smells and looks delicious
A client picked me up at the office in his wife’s Caddie so that he could be the one to carefully put my scooter in the trunk. I worked on her books for 3.5 hours onsite and then was shuttled back to get things done at the office before Kerstin drove me home. I have spent the evening resting my leg, puzzling and watching Netflix. The Martha Stewart documentary was interesting. Now I am well into the limited series: Griselda. It’s well done.
I didn’t sleep well and finally got up and ran a tub around 6. It was nice to take the air-cast off and have a more normal bath although I didn’t soak that leg. I can’t believe the muscle loss already. Of course the left is bulking up so it looks even more.
I have a deep sad settling in. It was a single focus kind of day. Rae dropped me off, Ashley took good care of me and I made a point to help her with her books between others. She dropped me off at Key City in time for the 4:30 EdFest meeting where I had the idea that I present to Rotary and ask for $ and volunteers.
The meeting was followed immediately by the Volunteer Appreciation party. The pesto chicken was supplied by HeidOut and everyone brought potluck sides and dessert. I enjoyed the people I sat near and was happy when Judy agreed to be the volunteer coordinator for Summer Sounds.
I was sitting up front and was happy to find out that Tyrel Hawke was the entertainment. He played piano and sang for an hour. As he was finishing Roger and Rae arrived to pick me up. When I got up to go Tyrel said he’d been waiting all night to say ‘and now she’s gotta scoot’. As I cruised out the group still sitting at the table let out a chorus of ‘weeeeeeeee’
I got in the house just in time to pee but was disgusted by the dried pee all over the seat. It’s a boy house and it wasn’t the first time, but apparently it was the straw that broke this camel’s back. I had strong pain in my leg off and on all day. My tolerance ran out and I lay on the bed and sobbed for half an hour before finally getting dressed for bed and going out to sit in the big chair. I was pleased to see that Ash had left me a bowl of popcorn. I texted her to come and take a good look at my leg to see if there were any signs of distress. There were none and I just took some Advil and am letting it rest for a bit while watching Ginny & Georgia.
Today was a lot with what felt like little accomplishment. I had a nice morning visit with Sawyer as he and Rae-Anne readied to go skiing with his class.
I ordered OPA with Nikki at the office and it was tasty.
After lunch we all got a text that Sawyer crashed during his lesson and was being brought down by ski patrol. He turned out to have a slight sprain in his knee and we had a nice visit building one of my more recent Lego.
Ashlée made me a delicious dinner and we watched some of her show before getting into a complicated conversation that went sideways fast. I wish I could see the triggers coming. I hate going to bed with things off but she left and I’m too tired to wait up.
I was glad to join the family at Bill and Deanne’s for ice cream cake to celebrate Bills birthday that was on Friday. I walked up, er, rolled up the black with the entourage of Niko, Will and Sawyer.
Afterwards, Gene dropped Will and me at my place. Between the two of us we got a lot done including finishing my Lego shelving and he moved a large amount of stuff around so I have access to move around.
In the hour and a half we were there I didn’t see Missy at all. She didn’t come out from wherever she was hiding.
Back at the house, I Door Dashed some food, puzzled, sewed a patch on Sawyer’ backpack for him, and watched several episodes of Veronica Mars with Ashlée.
Today was a a nice day. I rested and puzzled and played UnRaveled 2 with Sawyer. Then I took a bath and got ready to be picked up by Ashley and Katie. Off we went to Colombo Lodge for the Rotary annual event. There was good food a la The Heid Out, Bocce, pool, trivia and great company.
I sat with Kevin and Marie, Ashley and Katie. Later we were joined by Grace and Eric. He eerily reminded me of my cousin Joe. They all were good company and we had many fun conversations.
Once everyone went to play games I was invited to join the table beside me. I had so much fun getting to know Jim’s wife Leslie and we pretty much decided we should be best friends lol. I especially liked that she couldn’t imagine that I was a grandmother! And she’s older than me so that was quite the compliment.
Part of the ‘drama’ of the evening was that the Chair Lift didn’t work. It is new and that was awkward for the lodge guys. I discovered that my core strength and left leg strength has improved exponentially since this happened. Walter helped me hop down the stairs and Jordan helped me hop back up.
I was glad to get home and take off the ‘boot’ for a while. Lukas helped me to get it all back on. He’s a good boy I seem to be healing very well.
Today was very challenging at work. I got it all done though and Kerstin dropped me back home in time to have taco salad with Ashlée before we headed to Key City Theatre to see the show I had bought her tickets for for Christmas. Fortunately, Eve was able to switch my tickets from centre centre to front row just off the side of the thrust so that I could have my scooter there and keep my foot up. It was very strange to see the show from the front row, but wow, it was remarkably done and when you were that close, it is very easy to pick things apart, but the set, the make up, the costumes, the singing, dancing and acting was all brilliant . The biggest surprises to me were Patrick Baronowski (sp) as Fester and Caitlin McCaughey as Alice. Little Ms Fisk also did well as Pugsley. The chorus was so good with some killer voices. And of course, Matt Van Boeyen was a hoot as Gomez.
I really am impressed with the talent in this town, including Director, Brenda Burley.
Back at the pad watching Veronica Mars and who do I spot but Richard Grieco. I had a close encounter with him back in the day as an extra and he was very dreamy
Today was a lot of work in a short period of time around Rotary meetings and volunteer things. I was grateful to have a delicious meal with the family and then join Roger Dee-Anne, Andrew and Kyah for trivia night at Encore. 
We came in second and had a good time as usual. It was great to be out, and I am grateful for the many people that are caring for me during all of this. 
Today was a wicked combination of getting shit done and enjoying spending time with loved ones
Wing night with Ashlée at Fenwick and Baker was great although they charged wrong and she had to go back and deal with it.
I really don’t have a lot to say except that it was a good day and I am now watching this weird I think 2015 version of fantastic four which has its own strange origin story.
Ashlée brought me to the hospital for my 9 am appointment after what proved to, once again, be a toss and turn night.
X-rays and the removal of staples before being fitted into my air cast which Ash ran home to get. I had one thanks to Throbby bobby but can’t remember where the bulb is to pump it up.
Apparently I am doing very well and only have to non weight bear for 4 more weeks, but my appointment isn’t for 5 due to availability. Dr Vaile was so amazing. She told me that she tried not to mess up my tattoo and even cut sideways to avoid the bent foot but then one staple grabbed out of line. I told her how grateful I was and not worry, that my tattoo and I would show a little crookedness. Honestly, I am blown away that she even tried and was happy that she was happy to know that I had quit smoking.
Got lots done back at the office in spite of the discomfort. Ashley drove me home and I played some Fortnite with Sawyer but really wasn’t focusing so I decided to watch Rise of the Silver Surfer. In the meantime, Rae and Lukas went to my place to try and find the pump for my cast, but couldn’t so grabbed me more clothes and supplies. They also picked up Bill’s fancy cast with the built in pump and it fits like a dream! Lukas helped me get it fit properly and I am so grateful to be comfortable before bed
I shall watch the end of my show and hopefully get a full nights rest tonight thanks to all the fine family that I have.
I door dashed a lot of sushi for Ash and I. We ate and watched Deadpool & Wolverine. I loved it.
Now I’ve started watching all the Fantastic 4 movies. Already spotted three peeps that I know: Darryl Scheelar, Kevin McNulty, and Terry David Mulligan.
Sawyer and I beat our game this morning. It had a lovely ending. I will miss playing with him though.
The rest of the day was a long bath followed by many X-men movies. They are all a bit of a blur at this point but I did really like Dark Phoenix and Logan. I intend to finish DeadPool 2 before going to bed. Much to do tomorrow.
My leg is frustrating right now. I suspect the staples are really ready to come out.
I was up by 9 or so and had a nice visit with Sawyer. Over the day I played games with him, , Outsmarted with Mark and watched Veronica Mars and X-Men movies, ate delicious poached eggs on English muffins a la Ash and Butter Chicken a la Roger.
I also took a proper sit for 10 minutes in a correct position resting heart rate. That’s more like it!
This was the most bizarre trivia question Mark and I had
I was up very late for a change so I didn’t set an alarm but was ready to go to the office before 10. Ashlée went to bring her car around d and I made my way to load up. Suddenly, the wheel of my scooter caught in the slush and flew out of my hands. I protected myself by rolling to the left which hurt my hip and hand but didn’t bear any damage to my break. Poor Ash when she came around the corner to find me on the ground. I should have waited but didn’t want to keep her waiting.
I got to the office and found myself falling down a rabbit hole. I suppose the fear and adrenaline kicked in and I became an emotional basket case. I struggled to pull myself together and concentrate in order to get all the things done. I am grateful for Ashley, Kerstin, Nikki and Keri, my GroundFloor support team. They are powerfully awesome women.
Ashley drive me home and I spent the evening playing It Takes Two with Sawyer and enjoying a delicious ham dinner with the Guedes clan. Rae has had a particularly bad day and I wish that I had something in me to support her. Today is not that day.
It did my heart happy to learn that my friend Lynda has come through her brain surgery successfully. Modern medicine is incredible.
We took personality tests tonight and I had to laugh at how accurate they were
Ashlée brought me to my Dr for 9 am where I suddenly thought to mention that I had cold turkey quit smoking the day of my surgery and he is pretty sure that is what has caused my blood pressure issues. I was dropped at work after.
Ashley from GroundFloor drove me to Rotary lunch where Paul Vogt talked about College of the Rockies
Ashley then dropped me at the mall to get my nails done. and then picked me up to go back to the office!
Keri drove me to Encore for the Friends With Benefits gathering. It was so good to hug Fred who has been dealing with scary health issues.
Steve picked me up and brought me back to the GroundFloor for the FPPAS board meeting. It was intense at times but we got through it all and went to Fenwick and Baker for snacks and bevies. I had a nice visit. It was good to be out.
Michael, Shanna and Parker sent me a most amazing surprise! It was waiting when I got back to the house. So thoughtful and again such a surprise from my dear cousin and his family.
I slept better last night but am still trying to adjust to getting up early. I am being dropped off and picked up on the Will and Sawyer schedule. I got a great deal done at the office and really enjoyed my Subway lunch.
Puzzled a little and had spaghetti with the fam before Sawyer and I played a little It Takes Two. Now I am watching Ginny & Georgia. It’s a teen drama but I am enjoying it.
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Brother Greg called to see how I was doing which was a nice surprise
I was the definition of tossing and turning last night. I actually sat up at 11:30 and downloaded a sleep app, hoping it would help. It didn’t. I finally got up and got ready.
Rae dropped Will, and Sawyer at their schools and then me at the office.
I did accomplish a lot once I rigged a board across my recycle bin to rest my leg on. Bill picked up the boys then me and we all went to his place where I helped him find some Amazon items and then I puzzled with Deanne for a while. He drove me down the block where Rae and Lukas had made delicious ribs.
After dinner I continued working on my puzzle here as Ashlée and I watched Loki which she hadn’t seen. I do have a crush on Loki so liked watching it again.
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