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I'm very sorry your uncle is this ill, Eric. But Hospice does a great service in helping families prepare. I've not heard of any changes to MD governor imposed rules. Prayer is the best thing at this point. However, if you wanted to go to MD to see him, do it. No one will stop you. There are lots of people out and about and ignoring our governor's dictatorial tendencies.

We attended a 70th birthday party today for a dear friend and we sat outside, six feet apart freezing our butts off but drinking fine wine and enjoying being with some of our friends. It snowed on us for a few minutes. First time it's snowed on May 9th in our county in a gazillion years.
 
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Yes it is. Thanks Larry. He's actually lived 2 years longer than the doctors said. We knew it was coming but it never makes it any easier.
 
Not a good day today, woke up with a pain in my upper back on one side, having. Muscle spasms and pain all day. Just stuck on the couche and trying not to do anything. I wanted to get in the shop today but that's not gonna happen. Just gotta rest it. It sucks when you hurt and didnt do anything to cause it.
 
On the way to Woodcraft, God showed his mercy on my broken self again. As I was turning left, from the right left turn lane, a car ran the red light, from the left (follow all of that?) and creamed the car to my left front. Car never slowed until contact. I was second in line, if I had been first, I would have e at least been collected or worse. I was in my little commuter car and it would have been ugly. On the motorcycle, at least I would have had my helmet on to collect what few brains I have.

I did pull over, checked undies, and then called 911 and waited for the police. I won’t mind testifying if need be. No one hurt, I really don’t know how.

So, I needed a little shop time and tried that new router bit.
 
That's the worse kind of pain. Youve probably already done it, but i will lay on a heating pad for hours when that happens, seems to help the muscles relax a little quicker.
 
woodtickgreg said:
Not a good day today, woke up with a pain in my upper back on one side, having. Muscle spasms and pain all day. Just stuck on the couche and trying not to do anything. I wanted to get in the shop today but that's not gonna happen. Just gotta rest it. It sucks when you hurt and didnt do anything to cause it.
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And the older I get, the more of those aches and pains I get. Ibuprofen is my friend.
 
woodtickgreg said:
Not a good day today, woke up with a pain in my upper back on one side, having. Muscle spasms and pain all day. Just stuck on the couche and trying not to do anything. I wanted to get in the shop today but that's not gonna happen. Just gotta rest it. It sucks when you hurt and didnt do anything to cause it.
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I have some stuff called tiger balm. The good stuff made in Thailand not china. It helps in a deep soothing way.
 
Wait'n on some dudes to deliver our new-fangled stove thingie. In the 41 years we've been married, have bought 3 refrigerators, 3 washers, 1 dryer (current dryer I scrounged from a burnt apartment), 2 hot water heaters, and one A/C. BUT have not had to buy a stove, the one we have been using came with the house and have been able to find or modify parts to fix it - up to now. So whether I want one or not - here comes a new one. Old one is a white corningware top, new one is SS and a black top - my head hurts - too much change! LOL. Bought some of them new granitestone pans from wallyworld to use on it. Boy, nothing sticks to those things!!!!
 
Mowed the lawn today and then back to the couch, back is still giving me trouble. No ibuprofen today so it is getting better, just taking it easy still.
 
Tired! Spent all afternoon on my hands and knees planting. A flat of tomatoes in the garden, and then 5 flats of perennial and annual flowers in various beds. Happy to have this done as rain is expected for the rest of the week.
 
It has been pouring rain here for a couple days, finally dried out enough for me to cut the grass again since its growing like crazy now, lol. I just cut it a few days ago and it needed it again. Good thing is after making the new flower beds in the front of the house and after the heavy rain there was no water in the basement shop!
Then I cut the tops of the fence post off that I put in a year ago because I'm right on top of things.:sarcastic:
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Then I raked and seeded all the new dirt, it's supposed to rain again for a few days. Hopefully the seed gets a good start with the spring rains.
And now I plan to do nothing for the rest of the day, lol. I go back to work on Monday.
 
Mike Hill said:
Wait'n on some dudes to deliver our new-fangled stove thingie. In the 41 years we've been married, have bought 3 refrigerators, 3 washers, 1 dryer (current dryer I scrounged from a burnt apartment), 2 hot water heaters, and one A/C. BUT have not had to buy a stove, the one we have been using came with the house and have been able to find or modify parts to fix it - up to now. So whether I want one or not - here comes a new one. Old one is a white corningware top, new one is SS and a black top - my head hurts - too much change! LOL. Bought some of them new granitestone pans from wallyworld to use on it. Boy, nothing sticks to those things!!!!
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Yeah when we moved two years ago to our lake house we purchased all new appliances, the washer and dryer tells you what to do, no such thing as you telling them. The washer will rewash an item it it’s not clean and no matter what you set the dryer at it will continue to dry until the item is dry and the sucker knows more than I do.(lol,lol) Don’t get me started on the stove top and oven that’s another story.
 
Well, yesterday I got up at 3:30 Am & made it to the grocery store right at 6 Am when they opened the doors.
I managed to get most everything on my list. I was surprized to see how much food they had in stock.
I haven't been to this store in 3 months or so, so I didn't know what to expect.
Anyway, I got what I got, and made it back home, dragged it inside, and put it away by 7:30 Am.
Which ain't bad, considering I have to use a cane to walk with.

Today, I managed to cut my grass which is 1/2 acre. It was 3-4 feet tall in my backyard. I'm fairly amazed my tractor even went thru it.
I had to go over it 2-3 times, but I got it done. It looks like I was mowing hay actually.
But, it's supposed to rain here for the next 5-6 days, so I'm glad I got it done today.

All in all, I had one of the busiest weekends in a long time.
I'm hurting, but I'm still here.
Thank God for small favors. :praise:

Thanks for reading.
 
Wonderful weather and more work at our property. Met with another builder last week and we have a little hope again. This is plan.....D....I think.....bad news is the water well has new regulations for casing and such and with our depth may be a $40-50k endeavor. That stinks, not drilling an oil well.......

but running the chainsaw and just picking up debris is very therapeutic for me.

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trc65 said:
Ouch! That's a chunk of money for a well, how deep will you have to go?
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Towards the upper end of 600’. It is the second aquifer, but seems they are allowing/encouraging everyone to go to this depth due to the crazy growth around here.
 
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