falling down on the job here

Good week. Not too much pain. Getting more things done. Puppies are happy. New York trip set. Hotel in the Upper West side across Central Park from the Museum of Natural History. Tickets ordered for Crosby Still and Nash at the Beacon.

This weekend Georgia football!

I learned this week that if you have scar tissue on your lung and it is rubbing against the chest wall causing pain, the sit ups are a really bad idea.

Saturday

Doing better.  Much better. I may have found one medication that works on my pain but is not a pain killer type drug.

Expecting a great day and Georgia football tonight.

Took Katie to the new bar nearby that is made for customers to bring their dogs. Katie was a bit freaked by all the large dogs running loose, so we hid in the small dog park and she could watch from behind a chain link fence. Start small. I'll take Russell next time. Both could get more dog socialized.

Planning a short trip to New York City with friend and ex-wife, Vicki, in mid-late October.

Muffins are ready.

wow, I'm feeling some better

Today is the 10th anniversary of my first day I flew an airplane one my way to getting my pilots licence. I miss riding in the sky.

Well, we have the pain in my side explained. 

1. neuropathy (from the brain surgery site)
2. scarring from the lung surgery
3. Diverticulitis (was diagnosis made years ago but seems irritated now).

Having answers  will lead to better treatments or I'll learn to live with what can't be repaired or treated.

My guitar playing and singing is going great guns. I could easily play in any open mics nights, except for my memory.

I was playing my Hummingbird this morning. I love that guitar. I think I need to sell a few that don't get much playing time and buy a Hummingbird TV. I mean I love that guitar.

Gave up on quitting smoking my pipe. Seems that it wasn't the source of my discomfort.

Katie

After a few days of training, Katie made her first trip to campus. She was a big hit. She made it home still a bundle of energy. I think the three of us will walk to Toast tomorrow for breakfast.

Feeling better today. Started taking those pills that should reduce the neurological pain I've had for four years.Each symptom is addressed in descending order importance. Time  for one of the last, to get fixed, treated, whatever.

September already

Good morning readers,

My day started too early with Katie awakening me at 5:15am to go out. I kind of imagined retirement would involve some sleeping late. Would appear not.

Feeling some better. Jet Blue to NYC $74. Thinking maybe mid-late October a trip up there.

Katie is doing well.