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Post by Silver on Feb 3, 2024 17:59:16 GMT -5
Just finished trimming the Mexican bird of Paradise plants, Yellow Bells, grass, etc…I need to hire a landscaper until I retire then do it myself to keep me busy. Got a notice from the HOA about weeds that I need to take care of they didn’t go crazy, but they definitely needed Roundup. I still have 2 1/2 months before I get back in the garden. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 3, 2024 19:52:14 GMT -5
Feb 3, 1959.
RIP Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson
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Post by lizardonarock on Feb 3, 2024 20:50:21 GMT -5
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Post by urbino on Feb 3, 2024 22:11:49 GMT -5
Feb 3, 1959. RIP Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson Don McLean said it best. |
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Post by toshtego on Feb 4, 2024 10:16:58 GMT -5
Beautiful sunny morning with nary a cloud in the sky. +6 degrees (F). Six inches of snow on the ground which is manageable. Should be a nice day.
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 4, 2024 10:20:25 GMT -5
37° this morning and no snow left. Plenty of mud, though. Be glad to share FOB.
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Post by lizardonarock on Feb 4, 2024 10:35:41 GMT -5
50F in the swamp nice sunny morning. Both my feet hurt like the dickens been up a couple of hours sipping espresso and watching NCIS New Orleans. Momma just left for the grocery store the attack chihuahua is out of Bordens cheese and I need cream so that constitutes as a emergency. Checking out the pineapple express storm on NOAA. Everybody enjoy your day.
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Post by trailboss on Feb 4, 2024 12:21:27 GMT -5
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Post by urbino on Feb 4, 2024 17:09:41 GMT -5
Had planned to go see Dad for his 80th birthday, but he came down with a bad sinus infection. It’s a rainy one here.
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Post by urbino on Feb 4, 2024 17:25:51 GMT -5
Just went and checked and, yup, my smoking spot is all wet. It stays pretty dry when the wind is out of the west, like normal, but we've had more easterly winds this winter than I can remember us ever having and that blows the rain right in.
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Post by lizardonarock on Feb 4, 2024 19:14:41 GMT -5
They say the is the first thing to go. I forgot what I was going to say.   |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 5, 2024 2:22:01 GMT -5
I dumped another 2 inches yesterday and then it rained MORE last night and today. So last week finished with 13.75 inches of rain. Kinda soggy.
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Post by lizardonarock on Feb 5, 2024 2:50:56 GMT -5
Ron sounds like you had sprinkle drizzle days in Linden last month.
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Post by urbino on Feb 5, 2024 3:06:39 GMT -5
I think we got about an inch, today. Nothing crazy. Stop, drop, and roll, Ron.
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Post by lizardonarock on Feb 5, 2024 7:08:06 GMT -5
54F in the swamp hanging out next to the fireplace cause it is a wet cold. Espresso machine is hissing and spitting with the promise of good coffee coming up. Have a fantastic day folks.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 5, 2024 8:58:29 GMT -5
50 degs, wind out the North. 15 to 20, wife going to Lafayette for lab work to check up on mole cancer work.
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Post by coalsmoke on Feb 5, 2024 9:33:18 GMT -5
50 degs, wind out the North. 15 to 20, wife going to Lafayette for lab work to check up on mole cancer work. Here's wishing for a positive outcome for her tests, Brad. |
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Post by toshtego on Feb 5, 2024 10:54:19 GMT -5
12 degrees (F) here. Sunny with a light north wind.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 5, 2024 18:32:27 GMT -5
Ron sounds like you had sprinkle drizzle days in Linden last month. Nope. Bursts of cow pissing on a flat rock interspersed with steady rain. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 5, 2024 18:56:58 GMT -5
Another Chamber of Commerce day in NE Texas. 65 and clear.
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Post by toshtego on Feb 6, 2024 10:36:21 GMT -5
Off to see the surgeon in Albuquerque. I am hoping she has access to the pathology report from my colonoscopy two weeks ago. I sure would like to know if it is cancer or not.
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 6, 2024 10:37:30 GMT -5
Best of luck, John. Travel safe!
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Post by coalsmoke on Feb 6, 2024 12:33:11 GMT -5
Hoping for a good result, John.
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 6, 2024 13:30:44 GMT -5
My Gravely mower was delivered today. Now I just need some grass.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 6, 2024 16:08:04 GMT -5
My son had a zero turn Gravely, babysat while they went on a cruise, cut his very big yard with it and was impressed how it cut, you will be very satisfied I think. He was surprised when he came back that I had cut it.
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Post by toshtego on Feb 6, 2024 22:19:05 GMT -5
Just back from Albuquerque and seeing the Surgeon. She is a most impressive woman. Quite striking to look at. More importantly, she has that take charge, no B.S., get out of my way, NOW! Thing happening. She wants to operate this Friday. So, that is the way it shall be. I hear and obey the word. She had a complete plan of what to do all set.
Yep, the tumor is cancerous. Tests have indicated it has not spread. Tumor is small and appears to have not created much damage. More will be learned when they open me up. Her initial thought is a few pencil sized holes in the ab with a three inch incision from which the Transverse and Ascending Colon can be removed for sectioning. I will likely lose my Ascending Colon as the intestines will be connected directly to the Transverse Colon. She will know more when she has it all out on the operating table and can examine it. More biopsies will be done. It does not appear the cancer has spread but a close inspection will reveal more. Blood tests and CT Scans are all negative for cancer. No smoking for a long time, if ever, and alcohol intake will be eliminated for a while then reduced significantly, drat!. She estimates about four days in hospital. When I have manageable pain and can pass poops I can go home. I should be up by Sunday. It is not likely I will need a bag unless there are complications. I can resume a modified solid food diet. There will likely be a period of diarrhea for a while until my body adjusts to the new plumbing regime. So, she wants to act ASAP for obvious reasons. Hoping it goes as indicated at this early stage but you all know what happens when the Surgeon gets in there. I feel very good about her and liked her right off. Abdominal surgery was last performed on me in 1978. So, I know what to expect and can deal with it. Tomorrow begins lighter foods and Thursday is prep day, same as for the Colonoscopy two weeks ago. About as good an outcome as can be expected.
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Post by don on Feb 6, 2024 22:29:33 GMT -5
Keeping you in my prayers John. All the best.
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Post by urbino on Feb 6, 2024 22:31:25 GMT -5
Just back from Albuquerque and seeing the Surgeon. She is a most impressive woman. Quite striking to look at. More importantly, she has that take charge, no B.S., get out of my way, NOW! Thing happening. She wants to operate this Friday. So, that is the way it shall be. I hear and obey the word. She had a complete plan of what to do all set. Yep, the tumor is cancerous. Tests have indicated it has not spread. Tumor is small and appears to have not created much damage. More will be learned when they open me up. Her initial thought is a few pencil sized holes in the ab with a three inch incision from which the Transverse and Ascending Colon can be removed for sectioning. I will likely lose my Ascending Colon as the intestines will be connected directly to the Transverse Colon. She will know more when she has it all out on the operating table and can examine it. More biopsies will be done. It does not appear the cancer has spread but a close inspection will reveal more. Blood tests and CT Scans are all negative for cancer. No smoking for a long time, if ever, and alcohol intake will be eliminated for a while then reduced significantly, drat!. She estimates about four days in hospital. When I have manageable pain and can pass poops I can go home. I should be up by Sunday. It is not likely I will need a bag unless there are complications. I can resume a modified solid food diet. There will likely be a period of diarrhea for a while until my body adjusts to the new plumbing regime. So, she wants to act ASAP for obvious reasons. Hoping it goes as indicated at this early stage but you all know what happens when the Surgeon gets in there. I feel very good about her and liked her right off. Abdominal surgery was last performed on me in 1978. So, I know what to expect and can deal with it. Tomorrow begins lighter foods and Thursday is prep day, same as for the Colonoscopy two weeks ago. About as good an outcome as can be expected. Having a doctor you're comfortable with can make a big difference. Glad you have that. And glad that, for once, one of your doctors is getting the lead out. Don't know what the surgery was in 1978, but I'd hope this will be a better experience than what they were doing then. Sending best thoughts your way, John. Hoping for no surprises once they get a firsthand look. |
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Post by coalsmoke on Feb 6, 2024 22:50:46 GMT -5
Sounds like your Dr. has a good handle on this. We're all in your corner, pal.
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Post by toshtego on Feb 6, 2024 23:13:42 GMT -5
Thanks friends. Good to have your kind wishes.
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