Rain and cold prevailed over Thanksgiving. We still had a lot of fun in OKC. We visited, ate and visited some more. We were glad to get back to Lakeland where the weather was a little nicer!
Both the trip up and the trip back were in the rain. On the way up, we hit some really strong rains, which I hate to drive in. On the way back, it started to sprinkle and rained literally all the way back to Lakeland.
We enjoyed visiting everyone in OKC. One memorable trip was to the Omiplex Science Museum. Angela wanted to see the "Our Body" exhibit. It was definitely interesting and I actually learned a lot.
We are home for awhile, and we are really glad. We enjoy our house and Lakeland so we are glad to get back into the routine after a lot of traveling the past two months!
As I mentioned in a prior posts, I haven't been able to bicycle. Unfortuanately, I have been able to eat and the impact on my weight has been rather alarming! I'm back into walking and am watching what I eat, so I am back into my routine and hope to lose the "holiday weight" before Christmas!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
New Orleans & Skin Cancer
I have been rather delinquent in my posting.
I had some surgery for skin cancer (in three places) on November 5, 2007. It wasn't any fun, but it wasn't that bad. The worst part is waiting for the area to heal. I won't go into detail, expect I'm glad it was discovered before it got any worse.
I haven't been able to use my left hand (even for typing on the computer) since I may pull the surgery apart. I haven't ridden my bike since the surgery and I really miss it. I still walk etc., but I also can't lift weights.
I went on a tour of the "project areas" in New Orleans. 26 months after the hurricane, the areas are still devasting to look at.
The tour director started with the comment that she had just moved into her house (after 26 months) and "she was one of the lucky ones". The tv pictures etc. I saw couldn't begin to illustrate the absolute devastation of the City in some areas. Many FEMA trailers were still evident and many shopping centers, stores and houses are still closed and apparently waiting for either demolition or rehabilitation. Some areas were completely destroyed and had not been rebuilt.
The tour had a police escort-we didn't stop for the entire 2 1/2 hour tour! It was an experience I will not forget!
I saw the Superdome and the highway where the tv pictures of the people escaping the flood etc. and it was difficult to realize it was the same place.
I had some surgery for skin cancer (in three places) on November 5, 2007. It wasn't any fun, but it wasn't that bad. The worst part is waiting for the area to heal. I won't go into detail, expect I'm glad it was discovered before it got any worse.
I haven't been able to use my left hand (even for typing on the computer) since I may pull the surgery apart. I haven't ridden my bike since the surgery and I really miss it. I still walk etc., but I also can't lift weights.
I went on a tour of the "project areas" in New Orleans. 26 months after the hurricane, the areas are still devasting to look at.
The tour director started with the comment that she had just moved into her house (after 26 months) and "she was one of the lucky ones". The tv pictures etc. I saw couldn't begin to illustrate the absolute devastation of the City in some areas. Many FEMA trailers were still evident and many shopping centers, stores and houses are still closed and apparently waiting for either demolition or rehabilitation. Some areas were completely destroyed and had not been rebuilt.
The tour had a police escort-we didn't stop for the entire 2 1/2 hour tour! It was an experience I will not forget!
I saw the Superdome and the highway where the tv pictures of the people escaping the flood etc. and it was difficult to realize it was the same place.
Friday, November 09, 2007
A Tennessee Fall 2007
Daylight savings time has ended. I always enjoy the “extra hour” on Sunday after “falling back”, while dreading the impact of having darkness by 4:30 p.m.! However, I also can look forward to another Spring!
I recently had “skin cancer” surgery in three areas. I didn’t realize it was so extensive. What surprised me is the number of people who advised me they had had skin cancers removed. The Doctor advised me that this probably was a result of sun damage years ago, but I also should use sunblock on a daily basis. I still have the stitches in, but expect to have them removed next week. (I can’t wait!!!)
I haven’t exercised (walk or bike) since the surgery last Monday since I didn’t want to take a chance on pulling the stitches etc. I can feel not doing it! In addition, I hope I don’t gain back a bunch of weight! I like the extra time, but miss the exercise.
We enjoyed the trip to Kansas for Tonya’s wedding and especially seeing everyone. It was not a bad drive, since it was interstate all the way and there were plenty of rest-stops!
We also were in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania about a month ago. Somehow, Pittsburgh was a lot different (in a pleasant way) than I expected. The people were very friendly and it is a beautiful area. The weather even cooperated and we felt (weather wise) like we were home in Lakeland!
Overall we enjoyed our visit and learned a lot.
The Realtor who handled our house sales gave us a bird-feeder. After we finally got it up, we were amazed and pleased by the variety of birds that came to our back yard. However, we didn’t like the mess created by the birds dropping the outside of the bird seed and resulting squirrels etc. We purchased “no mess” bird seed, but found the birds apparently don’t eat it! We haven’t even seen any birds since we put it out, so we will need to go back to “messy” bird seed so our birds will visit us again!
After some urging by Aliene, I read the “Kite Runner” in almost one sit-down reading and was impressed by the book. I am looking forward to reading his second book.
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