tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post895413175667415115..comments2024-03-12T14:02:09.820-04:00Comments on Riverdaze…: PERKING UP!Grizz…………http://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-6678029069235898852012-05-16T13:52:39.015-04:002012-05-16T13:52:39.015-04:00Giggles…
Thank you. Frankly, I'm amazed, too....Giggles…<br /><br />Thank you. Frankly, I'm amazed, too. I'm feeling pretty good; can already see and feel some positive changes.Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-16049021767382128072012-05-16T10:46:27.610-04:002012-05-16T10:46:27.610-04:00Great to hear such wonderful news!!!! Glad (and a...Great to hear such wonderful news!!!! Glad (and amazed!) your procedure went so smoothly.... Here's to 100%+ soon!!!!<br /><br />xoxoxox,<br /><br />gigglesgigglesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-47272830097050310182012-05-16T00:31:20.576-04:002012-05-16T00:31:20.576-04:00Jain…
I've never met a fox squirrel that wasn...Jain…<br /><br />I've never met a fox squirrel that wasn't sassy. They always strike me, somehow, as being rather Irish—maybe because they're red-headed, mouthy, and have that sparkle of mischief in their beady, buck-toothed look—like they could almost be kin! <br /><br />I won't be out, per se, but sorta compromised, especially when it comes to the no driving part. That's a bummer. But, I'm also grateful to have come through things so easily and to maybe have a shot at a renewed me—so I'll give the healing business my best. Would like to be roaming the beach at Grand Marais tomorrow, though…Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-35992810227524988822012-05-16T00:19:16.015-04:002012-05-16T00:19:16.015-04:00Wanda…
A nice day here, too—and long. We're j...Wanda…<br /><br />A nice day here, too—and long. We're just turning in. I've just taken Moon-the-Dog out for her pre-bed ramble, being careful because for the last couple of hours there's been a big coon on the stump near the deck, feeding on some leftover popcorn…and as I told Myladylove, that critter looked like he could whip both of us. <br /><br />Tomorrow we have plants to get out and grass to mow. I'm supervising. Feeling good. No bluebirds here (maybe once a year) but active nest boxes a quarter-mile up the road; that's where I made the pix for the previous post.Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-11408807151824514252012-05-15T21:23:28.995-04:002012-05-15T21:23:28.995-04:00That's one sassy lookin' squirrel there, G...That's one sassy lookin' squirrel there, Grizz! Glad to hear your surgery was relatively uneventful. Who woulda thought they could install a ticker with such little trouble? I was afraid you'd be out for weeks. <br /><br />Keep taking care of yourself and enjoy the unfolding season as best you can without too much exertion!Jainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12091068656660403641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-43262614065624461292012-05-15T19:26:58.012-04:002012-05-15T19:26:58.012-04:00It was a nice day...I planted my small garden and ...It was a nice day...I planted my small garden and the wrens and robins are loud here...several nests in the area...along with the bluebirds, but they're quieter, like me!Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-90953628270115537812012-05-15T14:49:41.110-04:002012-05-15T14:49:41.110-04:00Wanda…
I'm happy to hear your sister and husb...Wanda…<br /><br />I'm happy to hear your sister and husband are doing well. Some of this modern technology is miraculous. I'm feeling good, and have already lost maybe 15 pounds of fluids from my extremities…which is probably why I'm feeling good, huh? <br /><br />It's a pretty day here along the river—warm, sunny, the stream's flow green and sparkling. Saw an indigo bunting in the yard a moment ago. Lots of stuff in bloom. The grass is getting high enough to hide a chipmunk—so if Myladylove is off tomorrow, she'll get to mow, which she honestly enjoys doing. <br /><br />It's good to be home, good to be feeling better. Tell Richard to take it easy and to sit a spell every so often and sip a glass of iced tea while he listens to the wrens and robins make their music.Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-35776684227496511942012-05-15T13:30:03.074-04:002012-05-15T13:30:03.074-04:00Glad all is well...my sister had a defibrillator i...Glad all is well...my sister had a defibrillator implanted a few years back and all went well for her, so felt confident it would for you too and the pacemaker surgery. Richard(husband) is mowing the yard today, all's well here also.Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-18425682099489567092012-05-15T10:58:19.835-04:002012-05-15T10:58:19.835-04:00Gail…
Awhhh, that's really nice, and I hope i...Gail…<br /><br />Awhhh, that's really nice, and I hope it's true—but I also know me, my fears, weaknesses, limitations…and given that intimate insider knowledge, pride and ego are a foolish option. I try, instead, to be genuine and honest, and have as much fun as possible.Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-54740478726216461472012-05-15T10:37:00.139-04:002012-05-15T10:37:00.139-04:00And add to the list your humbleness and you are th...And add to the list your humbleness and you are the real deal :-)<br />.....thanks Grizz.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337675996256691215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-1432769978655470832012-05-15T10:20:30.544-04:002012-05-15T10:20:30.544-04:00KGMom…
Hey, I had rhythm before—but more a fatigu...KGMom…<br /><br />Hey, I had rhythm before—but more a fatigued dirge than a lively Irish reel. However, maybe I do need a theme song to play in the background. <br /><br />Hummmmm…there's the old Sonny & Cher "The Beat Goes On." Nahhh, can't say I ever liked them or their music all that much. <br /><br />Or from the Antediluvian Age of roots Rock & Roll (which, I don't care what you say, I BARELY remember even if I do remember this tune!), "Every Beat of My Heart," by the Royals; but maybe that's too Doo-Wop/Rhythm N' Blues.<br /><br />I've always liked Smokey Robinson's "One Heartbeat At A Time," and it has the right bluesy sweet-and-easy beat that seems appropriate for where I'm at.<br /><br />But maybe I need to think longer; a man's heartbeat themesong is serious business.Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-58133033334692661552012-05-15T07:39:29.275-04:002012-05-15T07:39:29.275-04:00Scribe--oh, so good to know. I did check back a c...Scribe--oh, so good to know. I did check back a couple of times looking for news, so this post is most welcome.<br />And the outcome is fantastic. Now, you can sing your new theme song: "I Got Rhythm...who could ask for anything more?"KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-21520252678144709022012-05-14T22:56:06.454-04:002012-05-14T22:56:06.454-04:00Hildred and Charles…
A little energy magic would ...Hildred and Charles…<br /><br />A little energy magic would be a good thing. Thank you!Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-23363297479292511102012-05-14T22:55:02.720-04:002012-05-14T22:55:02.720-04:00Robin…
Thump-pa…thump-pa…thump-pa…thump-pa…thump-...Robin…<br /><br />Thump-pa…thump-pa…thump-pa…thump-pa…thump-pa…thump-pa…thump-pa! :~DGrizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-52065590575103950382012-05-14T20:34:25.683-04:002012-05-14T20:34:25.683-04:00So glad all went well for you, - have seen what ma...So glad all went well for you, - have seen what magic pace makers work, and so glad you have one keeping you in line. Take care, - enjoy life.Hildredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420791064923078834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-5148950128904268682012-05-14T20:22:04.041-04:002012-05-14T20:22:04.041-04:00Yes!Yes!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089977665165118563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-91931287184091400302012-05-14T19:33:51.020-04:002012-05-14T19:33:51.020-04:00Penny…
The best part is that I'm almost telli...Penny…<br /><br />The best part is that I'm almost telling you the truth. I can't do anything with Myladylove when she decides to work…and at that point, survivalist's wisdom says you'd better not rill her up a lick more. :~)Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-23826191955425501272012-05-14T19:29:50.279-04:002012-05-14T19:29:50.279-04:00George…
Amen to the pork and slaw and pie! And fa...George…<br /><br />Amen to the pork and slaw and pie! And family! Science can only take you so far—beyond which, you can't beat good eats and love. <br /><br />ULTREYA! it is!Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-10660128385694095402012-05-14T19:26:28.606-04:002012-05-14T19:26:28.606-04:00Gail…
Hey, I'm relieved, too. And while some ...Gail…<br /><br />Hey, I'm relieved, too. And while some might call it "awake twilight," I remained firmly on the awake side—enough so that the surgeon and I talked about cameras and lenses and nature photography. I've used toothpaste that made me sleepier. But really, there was nothing to be brave about—no pain whatsoever. When they pulled all the sticky tape off from the IVs and bandages—now that hurt. And afterwards, the front of my shoulder/chest got a little sore where they made the slit for the pacemaker—but it wasn't throbbing, just sore if I pushed it a little bit. Which is still the case. But surgery-wise, and post-op pain…a piece of cake. <br /><br />Now, re. courage…you sure have to feel good about that guy who's going to go threading a wire through an artery and down into the lower chamber of your heart. You have to have the courage to trust his ability, and I suppose, trust in the technology. But I really didn't have a lot of options. And to quote John Wayne, "A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do." <br /><br />What you deal with and face on a daily basis is far more than my little deal. You have courage by the boatload. You inspire me.Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-72800081938024499832012-05-14T18:28:34.936-04:002012-05-14T18:28:34.936-04:00Oh I do love your description of no fisticuffs! Al...Oh I do love your description of no fisticuffs! All sounds good.Go well.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14177627504060328999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-92003242901484473762012-05-14T17:50:14.672-04:002012-05-14T17:50:14.672-04:00Delighted to hear that all went well and that you ...Delighted to hear that all went well and that you are now on the mend, Grizz. With due respect to modern science, there is no medicine like pulled pork, cole slaw, and a little strawberry pie. As the pilgrims greet one another on the caminos, ULTREYA! ONWARD!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-21306074049019708242012-05-14T17:23:26.916-04:002012-05-14T17:23:26.916-04:00Hi Grizz - phew. I truly am so relieved. Phew. ...Hi Grizz - phew. I truly am so relieved. Phew. <br />And you were in that awake twilight? Oh my, you are brave - <br />your Mother's day meal sounds so yummy - your loving family and support warm me all over - and your courage inspires me.<br />Loving you in all ways<br />Gail<br />peace.....Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337675996256691215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-43197273505577258982012-05-14T16:35:17.142-04:002012-05-14T16:35:17.142-04:00Bonnie…
I hope things are going okay with your fa...Bonnie…<br /><br />I hope things are going okay with your family issues. I'm doing fine. As to the gardening—maybe some planting in a month, but probably no serious digging and certainly no limestone or railroad tie wall building for the rest of the year. Don't even know if I'll be able to work up my firewood come fall. <br /><br />However, Myladylove is as avid a gardener/digger/planting/wood-chopping log-wrestler as I am, so the trick is going to be keeping her from hurting herself. And right now, we can't get into fisticuffs over such matters because I can't fight, so I therefore have to walk a fine line with the orders and demands. Threatening her to make her slow down will be especially risky—because, being a paper tiger, if I make her too mad, she'll just laugh at my commands, or quickly whip me…a terrible dilemma for a take-charge he-man!Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-78817236031642484812012-05-14T16:17:12.549-04:002012-05-14T16:17:12.549-04:00Carolyn H…
Hey, the dinner was excellent. I'm...Carolyn H…<br /><br />Hey, the dinner was excellent. I'm feeling good, and no, the camera gear—at least a body and a couple of lenses—do not weigh more than ten pounds. Plus I don't usually raise my arms high when shooting. So photos ought to be good…except I can't drive even a quarter mile up the road to a favorite big patch of public lands—woods and fields and all sorts of photo possibilities. BUT, I may now feel good enough to walk.<br /><br />Thank you!Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-72786711850927759302012-05-14T15:56:36.579-04:002012-05-14T15:56:36.579-04:00Rowan…
Thank you. Really, the only restrictions a...Rowan…<br /><br />Thank you. Really, the only restrictions are no heavy lifting, no raising the left above the head for a month, and no driving—just to give the inserted electrical lead time to sort of become "grown" into place. And I'll have to be moderately restrictive on such movements for some time afterwards. (A driving golf swing would be prohibited, for example.) But beyond that, it's just time and common sense. <br /><br />I go back for a post-op check in two weeks. So I may have more details then.Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.com