Well here we are on New Year's Eve - ready to welcome 2008 - who woulda thunk.
I know on my part that 2007 was a huge year - filled with new and interesting experiences - well enough already - lol - I am ready for 2008 like you cant believe. Bring it on I am going to scream at midnight.
This year I plan on becoming thinner, doing lots of travel, working again, completing my back yard, and having a ball.
I invite you all to come by for a visit. The holidays here are a cultural experience you would never forget - October hosts the largest hot air balloon fiesta in the world - in the spring the desert is in bloom and is amazing - there are zillions of Indian ruins and living pueblos to visit - so give it some thought.
Many blessings for an outstanding and safe 2008 - always - Chuck
Monday, December 31, 2007
Friday, December 28, 2007
Being Thankful
This week when I heard the news from the San Francisco Zoo - I was very saddened but at the same time so thankful that I am no longer in charge of Public Relations and Fund Raising there. I loved that job - but glad it is not mine today.
Off to get my first haircut since surgery - yes it is long and ugly - but back in the chair today will be a good thing.
Well - just a short note today - be well and hugs - Chuck
Off to get my first haircut since surgery - yes it is long and ugly - but back in the chair today will be a good thing.
Well - just a short note today - be well and hugs - Chuck
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
All the Way In
Happy Holidays. I hope you all survived the big day with little trauma and lots of wonderful gifts.
Today there was a milestone passed. I had an appointment with my regular Dr. here in NM - I drove cross town to her office and parked the car and then walked from my car to her office - 3 floors up and the entire length of a big building - without stopping. Prior to my surgery I had to walk into the building and take the elevator and sit down outside the elevator prior to the long walk down the hallway. So today, still pretty weak, did better than prior to the surgery. YEA!!!
Its working.
The month of January seems to be getting busy. I will have company for the first 10 days - my friends from Phoenix will be coming over and then JC and his wife will be coming for a week. Following that I will be finally making this trip to TX to see my Dr. and then my sister will be stopping by for a visit. February will be nice to just rest up.
In March sometime I hope to be taking a little trip to some exotic location to sit on the beach and be warm, drink pina coladas, and ponder the next chapter in my life. If you have any suggestions as to where I might travel - do let me know.
Many hugs - and best wishes for a very special New Year.
Chuck
Today there was a milestone passed. I had an appointment with my regular Dr. here in NM - I drove cross town to her office and parked the car and then walked from my car to her office - 3 floors up and the entire length of a big building - without stopping. Prior to my surgery I had to walk into the building and take the elevator and sit down outside the elevator prior to the long walk down the hallway. So today, still pretty weak, did better than prior to the surgery. YEA!!!
Its working.
The month of January seems to be getting busy. I will have company for the first 10 days - my friends from Phoenix will be coming over and then JC and his wife will be coming for a week. Following that I will be finally making this trip to TX to see my Dr. and then my sister will be stopping by for a visit. February will be nice to just rest up.
In March sometime I hope to be taking a little trip to some exotic location to sit on the beach and be warm, drink pina coladas, and ponder the next chapter in my life. If you have any suggestions as to where I might travel - do let me know.
Many hugs - and best wishes for a very special New Year.
Chuck
Friday, December 21, 2007
Today
As I sit here writing the first flakes of what is supposed to be our first real snowfall are coming down. They are the big flakes, falling slowly - the kind we all dream will fall on Christmas eve and they are lovely.
All the mountains one can see in the distance are snow covered and it is cold today - our high will be only 38. Yesterday was beautiful - people were sitting in outdoor cafes and the sun was bright and warm - it can change quickly this far in the air.
Packages have arrived and all mine have been sent and I sit here prepared for the holiday. I hope today finds you the same.
Yesterday I went shopping and stocked up on food for the holiday so I wont have to battle the crowds in the stores and I picked up two new books by two of my favorite authors, Sue Grafton and Patricia Cornwell - so now I have something to read over the next days. Nothing like snow, the tree lights and a good murder mystery.
Well I am off to have my mid-morning snack - be well and stay warm.
Hugs - Chuck
All the mountains one can see in the distance are snow covered and it is cold today - our high will be only 38. Yesterday was beautiful - people were sitting in outdoor cafes and the sun was bright and warm - it can change quickly this far in the air.
Packages have arrived and all mine have been sent and I sit here prepared for the holiday. I hope today finds you the same.
Yesterday I went shopping and stocked up on food for the holiday so I wont have to battle the crowds in the stores and I picked up two new books by two of my favorite authors, Sue Grafton and Patricia Cornwell - so now I have something to read over the next days. Nothing like snow, the tree lights and a good murder mystery.
Well I am off to have my mid-morning snack - be well and stay warm.
Hugs - Chuck
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
More Time to Enjoy the Tree
Good Morning all!
I have decided to reschedule my appointment with the Dr. in TX scheduled for tomorrow. I just didnt think I was ready to make that trip by myself. So January 15th I will try again. This gives me more time to enjoy my own home during the holidays and not the inside of hotel rooms.
Speaking of holidays - this is an open invitation - ever since I was a very small boy there is one thing I have wanted to do and that is to see the Rose Bowl Parade in person. SO - next year for New Years I will be in Pasadena for that event - if there is anyone who would like to go along - you have an entire year to plan - just let me know. PS - I used to want to sleep on the street and be right there in the morning - but worry not - now I want a room in a rather upscale hotel and reserved seats in the grandstand.
2 big boxes were delivered by UPS yesterday - and now anxious to open them - and this tells me the big day is closing in on us. Hope you are ready.
Hugs - Chuck
I have decided to reschedule my appointment with the Dr. in TX scheduled for tomorrow. I just didnt think I was ready to make that trip by myself. So January 15th I will try again. This gives me more time to enjoy my own home during the holidays and not the inside of hotel rooms.
Speaking of holidays - this is an open invitation - ever since I was a very small boy there is one thing I have wanted to do and that is to see the Rose Bowl Parade in person. SO - next year for New Years I will be in Pasadena for that event - if there is anyone who would like to go along - you have an entire year to plan - just let me know. PS - I used to want to sleep on the street and be right there in the morning - but worry not - now I want a room in a rather upscale hotel and reserved seats in the grandstand.
2 big boxes were delivered by UPS yesterday - and now anxious to open them - and this tells me the big day is closing in on us. Hope you are ready.
Hugs - Chuck
Sunday, December 16, 2007
From my House to Yours
Well - here is my tree. Isnt it amazing - an with little white lights it is so cheerful at night.
Today was a lazy day. I cooked, read the paper, napped, ate, napped, and watched Christmas specials on TV. A bit to quite for me.
I hope you all have a wonderful week working up to the holidays. I believe I am making a trip to TX to see the Dr. but there are some issues I need to work out first. I am going to make the trip a day longer than usual so I dong tire out - but I need to figure out how to get my dressings changed during the trip. In a way I am hoping the Dr. says wait until the wounds are healed. The trip to Lubbock is not something I look forward to.
Blessings to you all.
Chuck
Thursday, December 13, 2007
The sights are beautiful
Twinkling white lights - lots of red ribbon - and the smell of pine - yes, for the first time in about 10 years my house is decorated for the holidays. My sister made the arrangements for a florist to come put up a tree and add lots of other decorations. Its wonderful - and the tree is about as perfect as any I have ever seen.
When I look out the windows I see lots of snow on the mountains but the sun is bright down here and the day is moderately warm.
Yesterday and again today I made my first trips to the grocery store. The little scooters they provide are such fun and make shopping for me a possibility. It is a lot of work still but I feel stronger each day.
I actually did laundry today and finished wrapping presents and took them to UPS store - then the grocery store - I believe I will sleep well tonight - as I am currently done in.
Hope all is well with you and that you are approaching the holidays with joy and sanity.
Hugs - Chuck
When I look out the windows I see lots of snow on the mountains but the sun is bright down here and the day is moderately warm.
Yesterday and again today I made my first trips to the grocery store. The little scooters they provide are such fun and make shopping for me a possibility. It is a lot of work still but I feel stronger each day.
I actually did laundry today and finished wrapping presents and took them to UPS store - then the grocery store - I believe I will sleep well tonight - as I am currently done in.
Hope all is well with you and that you are approaching the holidays with joy and sanity.
Hugs - Chuck
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Its About Time
Well - after forever in the hospital with not one cute male nurse - my Physical Therapist, Brian came today for the first time - and goodness - this makes up for all the non-hotties in the healing process.
Today is cold and windy and we are expecting snow. I am staying inside and reading by the fire. No - I didnt get a fireplace - but I am pretending - its been a long fall - lol.
Cooking on my own seems to be my biggest challenge (except for undressing this one wound by myself each morning to take a shower - you know how I am with the yuck factor) but I dont think I will starve.
All 3 of my neighbors have stopped in since Beth left - they are such good people and I do appreciate them looking in on me.
Well - I must begin wrapping gifts - so till later - Chuck
Today is cold and windy and we are expecting snow. I am staying inside and reading by the fire. No - I didnt get a fireplace - but I am pretending - its been a long fall - lol.
Cooking on my own seems to be my biggest challenge (except for undressing this one wound by myself each morning to take a shower - you know how I am with the yuck factor) but I dont think I will starve.
All 3 of my neighbors have stopped in since Beth left - they are such good people and I do appreciate them looking in on me.
Well - I must begin wrapping gifts - so till later - Chuck
Friday, December 7, 2007
Now the fun begins
Greetings all!! Sorry to be remiss is writing in the blog for a while - but life continues to be interesting.
My second caregiver left today and now I am on my own - should be interesting. This is going to make me be more active and push myself even more and I need that.
The wounds are healing - slowly - and you all know how full of patience I am. But I am learning.
I am still attached to this little machine so I am not going lots of places. I am driving, and doing some shopping but wearing pants (like jeans) is difficult so I am left with sweat pants and you know what I think is the fashion offense is for wearing sweat pants in polite public.
I have almost finished my Christmas shopping - thank God for the Internet. Now to get them wrapped and sent back to my family. Not sure about holiday cards this year - so don't feel badly if you don't get one from me.
That's it for now - will be more regular with the posts - I promise.
Chuck
My second caregiver left today and now I am on my own - should be interesting. This is going to make me be more active and push myself even more and I need that.
The wounds are healing - slowly - and you all know how full of patience I am. But I am learning.
I am still attached to this little machine so I am not going lots of places. I am driving, and doing some shopping but wearing pants (like jeans) is difficult so I am left with sweat pants and you know what I think is the fashion offense is for wearing sweat pants in polite public.
I have almost finished my Christmas shopping - thank God for the Internet. Now to get them wrapped and sent back to my family. Not sure about holiday cards this year - so don't feel badly if you don't get one from me.
That's it for now - will be more regular with the posts - I promise.
Chuck
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