Is that a question or a statement you ask ? A bit of both methinks. Lets recap
So, fast approaching the 10 week mark post shoulder surgery and can feel the difference between being a spring chicken of 60 and an old fart of 65. Its a fair gap folks. Of course with this operation it was always known that 65 was at the end of the spectrum for “successful outcomes” . Its hard to recall exactly the recovery 5 years ago (Thank Me for blogs eh) but while I started well this this time I have plateaued from about the 7 week mark it seems. At my age you still like the promise of a stiff joint but not the shoulder…..Current exercises involve raising the arm against a wall as high as you can go. Its a bit like when you measure the kids growth every year with a mark on the wall. This little Johnny hasnt grown at all last 3 weeks. The cool weather probably doesnt help a lot of with existing arthritis. Of course in Maryhole cool mornings are few and far between but do bite when they land. Luckily just wait a couple of days and normality returns 😦
Its not all gloom and doom folks, just seems that way. Was lucky to catch up with John and Lorraine at Flashman Inc last week for a lovely couple of days even in gloomy weather. Sunny before, sunny after and rain in between. I’ll drink to that . Grey Goose Vodka was a bit rude I thought…..
Back home again then for a few weeks until Xmas in July at Yabba Dabba Doo at end of month. Time for some exercise and less eating . Of course after 3 -4 days of walking twice a day the ankle gets the hump with the shoulder getting all the glory so goes out in sympathy. Its the same recurring pain on the right side that makes weight bearing difficult. At least its a nice time of day . And while CLP continues to do a wonderful job looking after me at Flashman INC. I would be lost back in Maryhole without the wonderful support of Stelly and Bob with laundary and yard etc.
Getting old is such a joy. Did I mention the teeth are about to crack so time to line up for some crowns. Man, they dont miss ya with the cost eh. Not that I have started yet , its a long process. Putting the feet up of course allows plenty of time for some sports watching . Try to stay up to watch first hour of cricket at night or at least until Warner gets out so have had a few early nights
SOO has been great of course mostly just watching NSW implode on and off the field. Has been some good golf on including the recent US Open with a full field of multi millionaires. A tense finish that everyone who was there will be able to see when they get home on their phones. Apparently
Some quality TV drama around the place with maybe Hijack being the pick of the new ones. Always good to have old faves to fill in the gaps and after a rewatch of Boardwalk Empire and Justified its onto Breaking Bad. Try to avoid FTA especially the news which is mostly full of crime on the streets. Once again Maryhole sets the bar low for dog acts
Always great to follow the exploits of Grandkiddies who have such varied lives these days. Will is starring in the music caper and had a great time in Sydney recently with TAS (and family) at the 2023 AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL. The boy is multi talented . Pat and Jess monkied around a bit
Brody turned 9 on Monday and recently started Scouts which he is enjoying when the boys arent out fishing. School must be a real hindrance to those boys enjoying beach life
Ryan is enjoying school . They grow up so quickly, he had to move back into the house. Luckily there was a ready replacement tennant
And so back to the theme of the blog/moan/rant. Plans are pretty well locked in for Routed @ 66 for a solo return to USA West Coast next February for two weeks to coincide with 66th birthday. Of course when first planned fully expected to have no walking issues by then. It was sound logic that made sense at the time. Ha.
I fly into LAX via Sydney because Qantas still treat Brisvegas as third world city. 5 nights in LA, 5 in Vegas and 4 in Santa Monica before returning via Sydney. Of course one must remain flexible in plans with Qantas as rarely know what plane you will be on let alone which day you fly. It is annoying to factor in extra days to allow for inevitable issues. As such will travel to Sydney the day before and have to pay excess baggage . Yep, CLP is coming with me ….. to Sydney anyway. Pretty sure she wants to make sure I actually leave . Hope the excitement levels pick up closer to the time but with so much going on health wise its hard to think that far ahead
After all, the knee has been ok for too long now surely……. at least A Piers that way 🤓
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