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The rule used to be no dogs on the couch. But Kaitlin and Torben decided that didn’t make sense, just protect the couch with a sheet and let Tempi enjoy it. A wise decision and a happy pup.

August 16, 2024

Andy took me up to the land for another great visit and dinner yesterday.

I took this picture with my iPad driving in.

And these as we were driving out.

It’s a long trip, about an hour and forty minutes for me, and an extra fifteen minutes for Andy. But a lot of it is pretty.

August 15, 2024

Kaitlin, Torben, and the pups drove down to town yesterday. Tempi enjoyed the view.

August 14, 2024

Ginny and Rita mentioned Sheri Lewis and her puppet Lamb Chop in commenting on yesterday’s post. I had never heard of them, so I found this video.

Sheri’s Lamb Chop was entertaining, but mine is more cuddly.

August 13, 2024

I had a wonderful afternoon up on the land yesterday with Andy, Kaitlin and Torben and the pups. Kaitlin made a feast of nutritious foods (a bit of a struggle to get in rehabilitation and assisted living places) and it was wonderful to just hang out together.

Tempi still loves the rocking chair on the porch,

And Zoe is ever alert when Kaitlin is in the kitchen.

Unexpectedly, Kaitlin handed me Lamb Chop to take home as we were leaving.

Why? Well, she did say that Tempi had tried to tell her that Tempi did not like Lamb Chop. And to make sure Kaitlin got the message Tempi kicked Lamb Chop out the door when they opened it at one stop. Presumably Kaitlin thought Lamb Chop would be safer with me than with Tempi.

August 12, 2024

At the Pueblo, Colorado stop.

They got up to the land later than they had hoped, but they made it last night. They had planned to come and visit me down here in assisted living today, but it makes more sense for their first day for Andy and me to make the trip. We have a plan for getting me in the 4Runner and will check it out tomorrow.

August 11, 2024

Kaitlin, Torben and the pups should arrive in town this afternoon. They’ll briefly stop by the apartment then drive up to the land, staying until the 26th.

If all goes well we’ll see them there tomorrow. I had my xray in Santa Fe Thursday, and the hip is healing. Yes, hurray for that! The doctor said I might be uncomfortable driving on dirt roads, but it won’t hurt my hip. He was concerned about my walking on uneven terrain, but I don’t plan to do that. I’ll stick to the wheel chair and mostly stay in the house. The trick will be getting into the 4Runner safely. We’re working on that.

August 10, 2024

All is good.

August 9, 2024

It’s a long trip. They should get here Saturday afternoon.

August 8, 2024

However…

Andy phoned yesterday. My voice mail isn’t set up and he hung up before I could scoot over to the phone. My best guess it was Kaitlin, but no. So then I phoned Andy. Yes, someone wanted to talk to me. He had the number, so I found some paper but had to find a pen. And, of course, when I found the pen I forgot where I put the paper.

Life in the old lane. We had a good laugh.

When he phoned I was watching this video about how soon I could go home after a total hip replacement.

My follow up with a doctor about my nonsurgical treatment is tomorrow. I’ve been trying to be careful, sleeping on my back, doing the exercises, etc. but there’s always the chance I did something wrong and hurt it. Or for some other reason it isn’t healing properly. And they seem to think even if it heals now, I’ll probably need a complete transplant eventually. So I might as well gather some data now.

On the whole things are settling into place. I‘m even starting to study more Spanish than just the minimum daily Duolingo. I’ll write more about that soon.

August 7, 2024