Sunday, May 31, 09

Help! Help!, I've fallen and can't get up!

How many times have you seen this commercial on TV and kind of laughed it off?

Last Tuesday Doris and I traveled to Spring Valley WI, to a reviewal of a dear RV friend of ours. We found the funeral home and visited with Pat Andersons family and saw many of our RV friends. We went to the reviewal on Tuesday as Doris had and appointment for an MRI on the day of the funeral. Her siatic nerve, we believe has been giving her trouble and we are trying to track down the cause of her discomfort.

We left the funeral parlor for home late afternoon, stoped in Hudson for dinner and arrived home safe and sound. We drove into the garage, and I let Doris out so she could hurry to the bathroom. I parked the car and leisurley stopped to pick up our mail and then up to 1417. Doris was nowhere in sight and I didn't worry as I knew she was in the bathroom. During the afternoon reviewal, my hearing aid batteries gave out so I was not at my best in the hearing department. Shortly, I thought I heard Doris calling me. Sure enough she was in trouble. She had fallen and was calling for help to this deaf guy she married. She had fallen (because of the siatic nerve) on her way into the bathroom. I had to get a neighbor to help me pick her up. In an instant I knew she had broken her wrist. It was twisted in an awful angle and she was in pain. I took her to the emergency hospital, found a wheel chair and pushed in. As soon as the MD on duty saw her wrist he said " she needs to get in right now".

Turns out she broke both bones in her right wrist. Yes, she is right handed. They set the wrist and admitted her to the hospital so they could surgically repair the wrist the next morning. After three and a half hours on Wednesday, they had it repaired and in a splint. She spend the next few days recovering from the surgery medications and Saturday the 30th she was moved to the re-hab building where she will remain for a spell. They have provided her with a sort of shelf on her walker for her right arm and she will have to learn to steer the walker with her left. Until she can handle this aperatus she shall remain a prisoner. 

I am of course religated to a right handed nurse's position to do the necesarry's. Most thngs I can handle, however there are some things men were never expected to do unless there was a period of expert training. We shall see what we shall see and I will dutifuly report on the progress of the patient and the trial and tribulations of the care giver regulary.

This week, Medical Humor!

Proctologist: To expidite your visit, please back in.'

Plastic Surgeon: May we please pick your nose?'

Thanks for tuning in!

Jim and Doris

P.S. 

Her Phone number is 612-273-2810

She would love to hear from you.

 

Memorial Day, 2009

When I was a boy this was a popular holiday. Most families took the Street Car or walked to a park, pulling a coaster wagon holding our lunch and lemonaide and any small children.   The parks where the place wher neighborhood memorial celebrations  were conducted. There were not many cars in those bleak days of the Great Depression, and families did most things together. Everyone packed a big lunch and a large jar of  lemonaide  (usually warm when we drank it). About the only thing you could buy at the park was ice cream bars called "Soldier Boys" named for the former First WW unemployed Army veterans that peddled 3 wheel bicycles with a cold box in front full of ice cream bars and dry ice.                                                You could buy one for a nickel, if you had one. We lived in Milwaukee, WI and Humbolt Park was always our families destination for the day. As I remember, our family of four did not miss many of these family days at the park. Most folks of that era always did things as a family in those days. 

This year Doris and I just relaxed and enjoyed the Twins beating the Milwaukee Brewers. 

Last weeks weather in Minneapolis was fantastic. We were all hoping for sping warmth and it arrived. No rain and at this time and we would be thankful for a good old fashioned all day soft (soaker) rain. 

Doris worked at school one day last week and all at Kenwood Elementary are counting down the last days before summer vacation in early June. 

As usual, Tuesday was Casino Bingo and as usual, Doris did not win anything spectacular. She did enjoy and all of her Bingo friends were happy to see her when she boarded the "Bingo Bus"

Every one of our childrens families are busy doing something special this holiday week end. 

The weather could not have been better and they are all enjoying the 3 day week end. 

I, have been busy at my shop. Jay and Gina and Jim and Gina needed entrance benches for their homes. Dad responded and they now have a place to sit when changing from outdoor wear to slippers or vice versa. Jay and Gina used theirs for a "Triplet Seat" at the dining table. Doris and I have not experienced that event as yet but we will soon.

The tomato project is progressing. 

Last week I broke down a purchased some larger tomato palnts at Home Depot. I moved my "started from seed plants" to the end of the beds and set the new larger plants in the center. After looking things over after the new arrangement, I could'nt help but notice that the plants I bought from HD were not much larger than the the plants that I have nursed from seed since early March. We shall see!

Last week we were invited to attend Gavin's first ever piano recital at Gustavus, in St Peter. It was great watching an listening to all those who participated. Some of the teachers also participated and we really enjoyed. It was a beautiful day and evening for the trip down to St Peter and back. Thanks to the Dobosenski's for inviting us, we enjoyed. 

Podiatrist Sign: 

Time Wounds all Heels

A woman went to the emergency room. After about 3 minutes the doctor told her she was pregnant. She burst out of the room and went screaming down the corridor. AnotherDoctor stopped her and asked what was wrong. After finding out, he marched to the first doctors office and said what is wrong with you telling a 63 old woman she's pregnant? 

The first doctor then asked the second, does she still have the the hicups.

Have a great week,

Jim and Doris

Good Sunday Morning to All!

Doris and I are hoping  all have enjoyed a great week wher ever you might be.

We, here in Minnesota had a great spring week. 

A few days of wind, a bit of rain (we needed that) and warm spring temps.

It is nice to be free of the jacket's and gloves after a long winter.

I will no longer reporting on the medical condition of this writer and his wife. ( it gets depressing ) We would be happy if our med's disapeared,  but they haven't. (who really cares anyway)  If you really think you need to know, call 612-332-9965, we will give you a first hand report.

It is our decision to report on only newsy items of the past week in this blog. 

Doing a blog on a weekly basis is like writing in a diary, once you start, it is important to keep up. 

Our medical report for the past week is __________________.

The tomatos have finally begin to look like tomatos. I set them a bit early and they did suffer from chilly weather. Last week's warm'th did spike them to begin to grow a bit. I did threaten them and now they know that I will replace them in a week or so if they don't get that git-up and-go. Will keep you posted!

This week we had lunch with son  Jeff and his bride Bridget. We met them at Elsies, workingmans restaurant, where I have eaten many lunches over the past 32 years.  We retrieved the Government Bonds from the safety box  for Grandson Michael. We have been furnishing Government Bonds for all of our Grandchildrens birthday's and Christmast gifts. We decided a long time ago that future money would be appreciated long after the toys usually given have long been forgotten. It's always exciting to hear what their plans are for these bonds. Michael and his wife Mandy are in the process of purchasing a home in Sacramento, CA. Michael has decided on a career with the Air Force. We think he made a good decision.  

The Dodge City look (gravel and big truuks of all varieties) around our building is improving each week. It is still difficult to get into our underground garage. The drive to the front of the building should be finished be the end of this week. We always, somehow get into our spot under the building. Streets are being completely replaced as well as side walks, trees and shrubery. All is scheduled to be finished before the year ends. 

The new Twins (Target Field) stadium is growing each day and if you know some one important a tour is available. I dont' know any one that important. I do know that the cheap seats as well as the others are more expense that I am willing to part with as long as we can find the rigt channel, sit back in our chairs and fall asleep while watching.

More Signs:

Plumber: Don't Sleep with a Drip. Call Your Plumer today!

Electrician: Let us Remove your Shorts!

Have a great week, enjoy the spring, and be good to each other.

Jim and Doris.

Mothers Day

Sunday May, 10, 2009

Hi to all,

It's Mothers Day, congratulations to all you wonderful, unselfish, inovative, inventors, motivators, judges, entertainers, rangers, drivers, chefs, bookeepers, problem solvers, motivators, nurses, therapists, lovers, home makers and the list goes on and on and on  and on.

We hope all of you had a wonderful day and were treated like a Queen. We all love and cherish you, now and forever.

It was a rather springlike week here in Minneapolis last week. We just began getteing used the the spring warmth when the wind blew some cold air.  Next week the forecast is for high 60's and not much rain. We need the rain so we are hoping for an all day soft warm rain. Wish us luck.

Tomatos are in their summerhome. Cold temp's are keeping them from spreeding their leaves and growing like any good tomato plant should. Warm weather would sure help. 

Last week was normal for us. No Doctors, no aches or pains, no crisis, a warm place to live and many great friends. Doris did not get back to Kenwood last week but will return this week. Her Kenwood Kids miss her and she misses them. 

The fishing season open last Saturday on a cold and blustery Minnesota day. 

I have never fished on what Minnesotans call "The Opener". The Minnesota Governor always fishes first class on some great lake where you cant help but catch the big ones. He always atracts much attention and nobody really cares except the resort owner who was chosen for the annual affair of cameras, other fisherman and the politicians. The governor with his entourage hardly ever catches anf fish and is embassed by the small bait fish he usally catches. 

The marinas, bait shops, sport fishing shops and restaurants with their new gadgets and gear that are guaranteed to catch fish always wish for a large crowd. They also hope for a good day at the cash register. 

Many of the folks that fish on "the opener" never get back to the lake to fish again. They just like to say "yeah, I fished that lake on the opener".  A bit like the golfers that go out on the first day the coarse is open and never take the clubs out of their car trunks again, or the folks who must attend the Twins first game of the season and never return till the following year. 

After all these folks are finished it is time for Jimto go fishing. No crowds at the marina, bait shops and the lake to ourselves. 

If you remember the piano we donated to our Grand Children I have great news. 

The first recital is on May 21 at Gustavus Adophous in St Peter. Doris and I will be in attendance to hear hm play. We are thankful for him to be able to get music out of what at one time though I could'nd live with out. It was never hardly ever played except once in a while at party's. 

Hearing:

At a revival meeting, the charismatic Evangilist asked people who had a need come forward. 

He asked the first person to arrive, 

"what is your need brother"?

"my hearing" he answered.

The evangilist spit on his finger , put it into the guy's ear, invoked the Lord , and asked, 

hows your hearing now?

"I don't know, It's not until next Tuesday".

Remember to keep on keeping on!

Jim and Doris

Sunday May 3, 2006

It's a beautiful day in Minneapolis.

I have just returned from transplanting the tomato plantsfrom our Window tomato nursery into planter boxes at Eide saw, their home for the summer. We are hoping for a good crop this year with the experience of last year behind us. 

I have rigged up a better sytem to support the plants as they grow and begin to bear the load of tomatoes. We also learned to be careful about the kind of fertilizer we will use.  Last year we had a good crop , however many good sized tomatoes were tossed due to "Blosom End Disease".

It has been a good week healthwize, The catheter has been removewd with no after affect or problems and Doris is almost back to her normal self. 

We are thankful.

She and I have appointments with the Knee MD in a couple of weeks. Nothing serious, just aging of the knee bones and the brain. We need to know if we should rewst the knees more, excersize them more or in a better way or just be careful of those long up and down stairs. 

Stay tuned for more Knee Knews.

Brother John, is presently recovering from his third or fourt try at repair his stiff knee. He is in good care at the Mayo in Phoenix. The complicated surgery laster 9 hours and his wife Lynn report success, although they wont know for a while. 

We are hoping this will get him back on two feet and two knees. He has had much trouble since injuring the knee by helping a freind to move who baked into him. 

Grandaughter Dawn, was the guest today at Brother Craig's home for a bridal shower today. Grandmother Doris has just returned home. Sat right down in her chair and promply fell asleep. I guess the shower was a success but failed to get the details.

Had lunch last Wednesday with Jill, Jeff and his wife Bridget. We had a great visit. All are still working, some reduced pay and hours but still working during this uncertain time. 

Had a call yesterday from Nancy and Larry Browers, our RV club freinds and former farmers. They have returned to the farm in Mason City and re planing on the summer at Pine River in their new log home.Was nice to hear from them. Them. 

Hope all of you out there are A-OK. 

Thanks for your calls and letters, we do appreciate.

Sign on a church billbord:

"7 days without God makes one weak"

 

Jim and Doris