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Monday, January 31, 2011
Frozen nose hairs...
I'm sitting here watching The Cape and thinking that I haven't updated in some time. So I installed a blogger app on my phone.
Since my sinus sugery I've been breathing a hell of a lot better. Been sleeping better, deeper too.
The diabetes seems to be coming under control. It took a bit to figure out how my eating habits affected my glucose levels but now I'm in the proper zone. Before breakfast it should be between 4 and 7, I've been hovering around 6.5ish. Two hours after dinner it should be between 7 and 10. I'm floating between 6 and 8! In March I go for more bloodwork to check my glucose and cholesterol levels.
I picked up a home traction kit for my neck. Can't wait for the effects to kick in. Get rid of this almost constant headache, sore neck and shoulder.
I was invited to my niece's first birthday... Mother's having us overnight at her place. I'm not too keen on it. She has 3 cats and I'm allergic. Sigh. Should be intersting no matter what.
Since my sinus sugery I've been breathing a hell of a lot better. Been sleeping better, deeper too.
The diabetes seems to be coming under control. It took a bit to figure out how my eating habits affected my glucose levels but now I'm in the proper zone. Before breakfast it should be between 4 and 7, I've been hovering around 6.5ish. Two hours after dinner it should be between 7 and 10. I'm floating between 6 and 8! In March I go for more bloodwork to check my glucose and cholesterol levels.
I picked up a home traction kit for my neck. Can't wait for the effects to kick in. Get rid of this almost constant headache, sore neck and shoulder.
I was invited to my niece's first birthday... Mother's having us overnight at her place. I'm not too keen on it. She has 3 cats and I'm allergic. Sigh. Should be intersting no matter what.
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Thursday, December 02, 2010
Back in October
I was scheduled to go for sinus surgery. I needed my septum straightened out and a polyp removed. One week before surgery I was diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic.
I've been pricking my finger regularly and keeping an eye on things. I'm not an extreme diabetic so I should be OK with dietary changes and exercise.
Surgery went well. My septum is nice and straight now and the polyp, golf ball sized, was removed with out problem. When I woke up in the recovery room they asked if I wanted some water. I told them very plainly, "I want a hamburger." I was just a little hungry. Going 24 hours with out food will do that to you.
My breathing has improved a lot, but I'm not at 100% yet. The right side, where the polyp was, is still producing blood clots and they interfere with airflow. How ever they are are forming less often every day. The left side seems to be having trouble due to the electric heat we have in the apartment, it dries me out and swells the tissue a bit. NasoGel several times a day helps a bit.
Work at the bowling alley is ok. It's not enough hours, 12 a week, and they are shrinking a bit that back a bit. New winter hours should have me at 11.5 hours a week. With Christmas holidays coming up I'm only going to be in for 4 hours a week. Thankfully I'm willing to take other peoples shifts if they call in sick.
I'm still looking for something better though....
I've been pricking my finger regularly and keeping an eye on things. I'm not an extreme diabetic so I should be OK with dietary changes and exercise.
Surgery went well. My septum is nice and straight now and the polyp, golf ball sized, was removed with out problem. When I woke up in the recovery room they asked if I wanted some water. I told them very plainly, "I want a hamburger." I was just a little hungry. Going 24 hours with out food will do that to you.
My breathing has improved a lot, but I'm not at 100% yet. The right side, where the polyp was, is still producing blood clots and they interfere with airflow. How ever they are are forming less often every day. The left side seems to be having trouble due to the electric heat we have in the apartment, it dries me out and swells the tissue a bit. NasoGel several times a day helps a bit.
Work at the bowling alley is ok. It's not enough hours, 12 a week, and they are shrinking a bit that back a bit. New winter hours should have me at 11.5 hours a week. With Christmas holidays coming up I'm only going to be in for 4 hours a week. Thankfully I'm willing to take other peoples shifts if they call in sick.
I'm still looking for something better though....
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Poke, drill, fill, get up early...
So what's going on? Not a hell of a lot.
I have to go to the dentist today at 3:50 and have my last filling done. They put a temp filling in on Tuesday because I was bleeding like a stuck pig. I guess fillings don't stick to blood. Hopefully I'm unfrozen enough to eat tonight.
Tomorrow I have an interview at the bowling alley at 2:00pm and I start work there Saturday morning. It's only 2 shifts a week but it's a start. I'll find out pay and hours tomorrow. Minimum wage here is $10.25 an hour so I'm expecting at least that much. I'm hoping for 8 hour shifts but I'm guessing they'll be 4 hours as I'll be doing the morning cleaning.
Schools open next week so we'll be able to register Logan at his new school. He starts back on Sept 7. That's what? Two weeks from today? Hopefully they give us a list of school supplies he needs.... When I was a kid we'd get a list with our last report card. His last school sure as hell didn't bother with that. Even the school board website doesn't have a list. What's up with that?
Hopefully this school is run better than his last one. His principal was a moronic bitch. I'd hate to freak out on kids again this year for picking on Logan like I did last year. Their dad called the cops on me and wanted me arrested. That didn't happen though. Cops were both parents and agreed with what I did but suggested I handle it differently next time.
Look at that. It's now noon. Time for food and more coffee.
I have to go to the dentist today at 3:50 and have my last filling done. They put a temp filling in on Tuesday because I was bleeding like a stuck pig. I guess fillings don't stick to blood. Hopefully I'm unfrozen enough to eat tonight.
Tomorrow I have an interview at the bowling alley at 2:00pm and I start work there Saturday morning. It's only 2 shifts a week but it's a start. I'll find out pay and hours tomorrow. Minimum wage here is $10.25 an hour so I'm expecting at least that much. I'm hoping for 8 hour shifts but I'm guessing they'll be 4 hours as I'll be doing the morning cleaning.
Schools open next week so we'll be able to register Logan at his new school. He starts back on Sept 7. That's what? Two weeks from today? Hopefully they give us a list of school supplies he needs.... When I was a kid we'd get a list with our last report card. His last school sure as hell didn't bother with that. Even the school board website doesn't have a list. What's up with that?
Hopefully this school is run better than his last one. His principal was a moronic bitch. I'd hate to freak out on kids again this year for picking on Logan like I did last year. Their dad called the cops on me and wanted me arrested. That didn't happen though. Cops were both parents and agreed with what I did but suggested I handle it differently next time.
Look at that. It's now noon. Time for food and more coffee.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
I'm tired of living in the cell phone dark ages, so I've decided to get a new phone. I know I want a smartphone and I DO NOT want an iPhone.
I have an iPod and I'm annoyed enough with it, and Apple, as it is. Foced to update, unable to customize, haev to pay for customer service even though you're still under warranty.... Total bullshit.
I want to switch to Android. Problem is the Canadian cellphone market is CRAPTACULAR. We have 3 primary providers, Bell, Rogers and Telus. There are small compaies but all use one of the 3 big systems.
That's not that bad though. The problem is that we haev maybe 1/3 of the total smartphones here. Rogers has 21 models, 8 of which are Blackberrys. Only 7 are touch screen. Telus has 12 models, 4 are Blackberry, 4 have touch. Bell is even worse... 12 smartphones, 5 are Blackberry, 4 have touch screens.
Right now I'm strongly considering the Experia X10 from Rogers. The reviews are good and it has a 8mp camera.
Acer Liquid E is also a contender.
The Samsung Wave looks nice too, but it runs on Bada, not Android.
From Bell? I won't consider them at all. I suppose could fork out $500.00 for the Samsung Galaxy S but at that price it should have more than a 5mp camera in it...
Telus.... Motorola Milestone looks good, but again for the price I'd want a better camera. The HTC Desire would be a better choice.
I have an iPod and I'm annoyed enough with it, and Apple, as it is. Foced to update, unable to customize, haev to pay for customer service even though you're still under warranty.... Total bullshit.
I want to switch to Android. Problem is the Canadian cellphone market is CRAPTACULAR. We have 3 primary providers, Bell, Rogers and Telus. There are small compaies but all use one of the 3 big systems.
That's not that bad though. The problem is that we haev maybe 1/3 of the total smartphones here. Rogers has 21 models, 8 of which are Blackberrys. Only 7 are touch screen. Telus has 12 models, 4 are Blackberry, 4 have touch. Bell is even worse... 12 smartphones, 5 are Blackberry, 4 have touch screens.
Right now I'm strongly considering the Experia X10 from Rogers. The reviews are good and it has a 8mp camera.
Acer Liquid E is also a contender.
The Samsung Wave looks nice too, but it runs on Bada, not Android.
From Bell? I won't consider them at all. I suppose could fork out $500.00 for the Samsung Galaxy S but at that price it should have more than a 5mp camera in it...
Telus.... Motorola Milestone looks good, but again for the price I'd want a better camera. The HTC Desire would be a better choice.
Monday, December 28, 2009
The end is near
Well, the end of the year anyway.
Carrie's surgery went great. My only complaint is I didn't get a single update while she was under the knife for four hours. No stress there, eh?
Her scar is about seven inches long (18cm). She had 19 staples and a bunch of internal stitches. She came home on the 8th and the staples came out on the 17th.
She's been up and walking properly for the first time in about 2 years. Aside form some minor stiffness in the mornings and some pain from OVERDOING IT BEFORE HER RECOVERY PERIOD IS DONE she is in great shape. Hopefully after the New Year we can start going to the YMCA and hit the gym and pool a little.
Logan found out how he did in his popcorn sales. He sold the most in his troop. In fact he sold more on his own than the entire rest of the troop combined! Logan also got his book and sash this month and earned his first cub badge, Pet Care! He was very happy to get it and is looking forward to earning more.
Christmas has come and gone, thank god. I'm not much for the holidays any more. Everyone is stressed out because of the shopping, kids get annoyed because they can't or didn't get everything they wanted. Add in a tree that takes up a huge hunk of living room/family room space and all the bits and pieces of food/candy/decorations that end up on the floor and presents that get under foot.
Logan had a good Christmas though. He didn't get any new Wii games so he was a bit disappointed there but he got some good stuff he can have fun with.
Now it's only 70 days to his birthday and 71 to mine....
Carrie's surgery went great. My only complaint is I didn't get a single update while she was under the knife for four hours. No stress there, eh?
Her scar is about seven inches long (18cm). She had 19 staples and a bunch of internal stitches. She came home on the 8th and the staples came out on the 17th.
She's been up and walking properly for the first time in about 2 years. Aside form some minor stiffness in the mornings and some pain from OVERDOING IT BEFORE HER RECOVERY PERIOD IS DONE she is in great shape. Hopefully after the New Year we can start going to the YMCA and hit the gym and pool a little.
Logan found out how he did in his popcorn sales. He sold the most in his troop. In fact he sold more on his own than the entire rest of the troop combined! Logan also got his book and sash this month and earned his first cub badge, Pet Care! He was very happy to get it and is looking forward to earning more.
Christmas has come and gone, thank god. I'm not much for the holidays any more. Everyone is stressed out because of the shopping, kids get annoyed because they can't or didn't get everything they wanted. Add in a tree that takes up a huge hunk of living room/family room space and all the bits and pieces of food/candy/decorations that end up on the floor and presents that get under foot.
Logan had a good Christmas though. He didn't get any new Wii games so he was a bit disappointed there but he got some good stuff he can have fun with.
Now it's only 70 days to his birthday and 71 to mine....
Sunday, November 08, 2009
I might title this later....
So what's been going on? well, it's that time of year when flus and colds get passed around more than a yawn at an insomniacs convention.
Carrie, Logan and I have been passing mild cold/flu bugs back and forth. And with H1N1 always in the headlines there's always some concern about that.
Last Wednesday the three of got our vaccinations done and the last week has been hell on me. All of us had the typical sore shoulder, mine is now fine. Logan and Carrie both had mild fevers. Me? I have had moderate to high fevers off and on since. As of this posting I'm with a mild one so I must be getting better.
Pinched nerve update: Physio seems to have worked it's magic. It's been close to a month with zero issues. But this coming Tuesday I still have to for an MRI.
Carrie had her MRI done 2 weeks ago yesterday. They rushed the results to our family doctor and she called us on the Monday. Carrie has a herniated disk that's bad enough to require surgery. We were lucky enough to meet with the surgeon last Tuesday. While it's considered an elective surgery Dr. Yen was visibly relieved when Carrie agreed to the procedure.
There are concerns of course. But the biggest, paralysis, isn't an issue. The location for the herniated disk is below the point where paralysis would be a possibility. There's always the possibility of nerve damage and that this may only be a temporary fix but Carrie feels the benefits outweigh the risks.
The Hospital called Friday to set the date, December 7, 2009. Carrie's happy with that as she'll be home for Christmas. Regardless, she will only be in the Hospital for a day or two barring any complications and then it's a 6 week recovery time.
I had looked the surgery up on line and normally it's a 1-1.5" incision next to the disk. Dr. Yen will be making a 4 to 5" cut, that should give you some idea of how bad this is. He's gong to have to remove a piece of bone to get at the nerves so that he can move them out of the way better. Once they are moved he'll remove the disk.
GOOD NEWS SECTION:
Aside form being sick, Kendo is going well. Hopefully I'm recovered enough to go next week.
Logan sold $1090.00 worth of popcorn for his cub pack. He missed last week due to being sick, but this week we should find out how he did compared to the rest of the troop.
Carrie is plugging away at her newest paint by number. It's starting to look really good.
Yesterday my grandmother celebrated her 88th birthday!
I think that covers everything..... If not Blame my fever for not letting me remember.
Carrie, Logan and I have been passing mild cold/flu bugs back and forth. And with H1N1 always in the headlines there's always some concern about that.
Last Wednesday the three of got our vaccinations done and the last week has been hell on me. All of us had the typical sore shoulder, mine is now fine. Logan and Carrie both had mild fevers. Me? I have had moderate to high fevers off and on since. As of this posting I'm with a mild one so I must be getting better.
Pinched nerve update: Physio seems to have worked it's magic. It's been close to a month with zero issues. But this coming Tuesday I still have to for an MRI.
Carrie had her MRI done 2 weeks ago yesterday. They rushed the results to our family doctor and she called us on the Monday. Carrie has a herniated disk that's bad enough to require surgery. We were lucky enough to meet with the surgeon last Tuesday. While it's considered an elective surgery Dr. Yen was visibly relieved when Carrie agreed to the procedure.
There are concerns of course. But the biggest, paralysis, isn't an issue. The location for the herniated disk is below the point where paralysis would be a possibility. There's always the possibility of nerve damage and that this may only be a temporary fix but Carrie feels the benefits outweigh the risks.
The Hospital called Friday to set the date, December 7, 2009. Carrie's happy with that as she'll be home for Christmas. Regardless, she will only be in the Hospital for a day or two barring any complications and then it's a 6 week recovery time.
I had looked the surgery up on line and normally it's a 1-1.5" incision next to the disk. Dr. Yen will be making a 4 to 5" cut, that should give you some idea of how bad this is. He's gong to have to remove a piece of bone to get at the nerves so that he can move them out of the way better. Once they are moved he'll remove the disk.
GOOD NEWS SECTION:
Aside form being sick, Kendo is going well. Hopefully I'm recovered enough to go next week.
Logan sold $1090.00 worth of popcorn for his cub pack. He missed last week due to being sick, but this week we should find out how he did compared to the rest of the troop.
Carrie is plugging away at her newest paint by number. It's starting to look really good.
Yesterday my grandmother celebrated her 88th birthday!
I think that covers everything..... If not Blame my fever for not letting me remember.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Yup. I'm depressed.
Went to the doctor today. I was 15 minutes late for my appointment, but considering I've got 4 days with 10:30 am appointments and today was supposed to be 10:00 am it's not surprising.
It seems I've been suffering from dysthymia for many years.
So what doesn this mean? It means that starting tomorrow I join the ranks of the medicated. She prescribed Celexa and wants me to see a councilor. Due to his schedule I may not see him until the new year. Hopefully I can get my head fixed.
In other news...
The pinched nerve is getting better. The pins and needles continue to decline in intensity and I have full sense of touch in my fingers again.
My family doctor has cleared me for all forms of physical activity but suggested I avoid headbutts, headstands and head banging.
It seems I've been suffering from dysthymia for many years.
Chronic depression, or dysthymia, is characterized by a long-term (two years or more) depressed mood. Chronic depression is less severe than major depression and typically does not disable the person. If you have dysthymia or chronic depression, you may also experience one or more episodes of major depression during your lifetime.
So what doesn this mean? It means that starting tomorrow I join the ranks of the medicated. She prescribed Celexa and wants me to see a councilor. Due to his schedule I may not see him until the new year. Hopefully I can get my head fixed.
In other news...
The pinched nerve is getting better. The pins and needles continue to decline in intensity and I have full sense of touch in my fingers again.
My family doctor has cleared me for all forms of physical activity but suggested I avoid headbutts, headstands and head banging.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Nope, but there are other problems....
My doctor scheduled me for an EMG on Sept 5. Nothing is more fun than having your hand and arm electrocuted, right? This testing lasted about 45 minutes. When the zapping stopped the specialist said it wasn't Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, it's a pinched nerve in my neck. To confirm this he took a small thing wire and inserted it into my right elbow, then the shoulder and finally the neck.
He told me it was in the C7 and that traction therapy would be my best bet and set me up with a therapist. Basically I pay someone to try and pull my head off so a nerve can go back inside the spine. He also put me in for an MRI, just to be sure it's not more sever.
Two days after I saw the specialist I get a call about therapy and I'm told I won't get in until October. JOY! at least another full month of having my arm go all pins and needles for no apparent reason. Two days later I get a call saying there's been a cancellation and asking if I'd like that spot. Sure, why not?
Last Thursday I went in. My Physiotherapist has a student with him, she from Hong Kong and isn't much bigger than my son... She was going to do the first assessment. She also tried to do some of the therapy. I know she's new at this but her touch felt more like a butterfly's wings against my skin. The he went at it. It felt like I was being hit with a hammer. My back is still sore.
On the plus side there has been a noticeable difference. I think of the pins and needles like ratio static, 0 means the radio is off, 10 is full blast. Prior to the visit it would go to ten. Now it's a 4 or 5. Hopefully with a few more visits I'll be back to my level or normal.
We've also been having some trouble with Logan. He's been stealing my cell phone and using my pay as you go time on it to access games and facebook. He's been punished for this before, talked to by both of us, yelled, grounded, privileges removed and anything else we could think of. He's completely ignored our warnings and has continued to do it. we've had grandma and various friends offer suggestion and talk to him as well with no luck.
Most recently he's had my cell for a week, Yeah, I use it a lot... He's taken it to school, showing it off and claiming it was his. Logan was warned that I'd call the police if he took it again. I argued with myself for 3 hours before I finally called them. I was sick to my stomach doing it.
In a way I was disappointed that he's only 9 because they can't arrest him but at the same time I was relieved. Constable Kenney came in on Tuesday and had a 40 minute talk with Logan. Hopefully that works.
It seems that Logan is taking my phone to try and impress this one kid in his class. We've tried to explain that this kid isn't worth having as a friend for the simple reason he's threatened to beat Logan up.
I remember being a kid and being in the same situation. No one bothered playing with that kid. Logan is overly friendly and just wants EVERYONE to be his buddy.
One of our ideas to keep him out of trouble and keep him busy was to sign him up for activities at the YMCA. Sadly all the spots were filled. So we're looking into other options.
I'm beginning to wonder if stress is the cause of the nerve pinch.....
He told me it was in the C7 and that traction therapy would be my best bet and set me up with a therapist. Basically I pay someone to try and pull my head off so a nerve can go back inside the spine. He also put me in for an MRI, just to be sure it's not more sever.
Two days after I saw the specialist I get a call about therapy and I'm told I won't get in until October. JOY! at least another full month of having my arm go all pins and needles for no apparent reason. Two days later I get a call saying there's been a cancellation and asking if I'd like that spot. Sure, why not?
Last Thursday I went in. My Physiotherapist has a student with him, she from Hong Kong and isn't much bigger than my son... She was going to do the first assessment. She also tried to do some of the therapy. I know she's new at this but her touch felt more like a butterfly's wings against my skin. The he went at it. It felt like I was being hit with a hammer. My back is still sore.
On the plus side there has been a noticeable difference. I think of the pins and needles like ratio static, 0 means the radio is off, 10 is full blast. Prior to the visit it would go to ten. Now it's a 4 or 5. Hopefully with a few more visits I'll be back to my level or normal.
We've also been having some trouble with Logan. He's been stealing my cell phone and using my pay as you go time on it to access games and facebook. He's been punished for this before, talked to by both of us, yelled, grounded, privileges removed and anything else we could think of. He's completely ignored our warnings and has continued to do it. we've had grandma and various friends offer suggestion and talk to him as well with no luck.
Most recently he's had my cell for a week, Yeah, I use it a lot... He's taken it to school, showing it off and claiming it was his. Logan was warned that I'd call the police if he took it again. I argued with myself for 3 hours before I finally called them. I was sick to my stomach doing it.
In a way I was disappointed that he's only 9 because they can't arrest him but at the same time I was relieved. Constable Kenney came in on Tuesday and had a 40 minute talk with Logan. Hopefully that works.
It seems that Logan is taking my phone to try and impress this one kid in his class. We've tried to explain that this kid isn't worth having as a friend for the simple reason he's threatened to beat Logan up.
I remember being a kid and being in the same situation. No one bothered playing with that kid. Logan is overly friendly and just wants EVERYONE to be his buddy.
One of our ideas to keep him out of trouble and keep him busy was to sign him up for activities at the YMCA. Sadly all the spots were filled. So we're looking into other options.
I'm beginning to wonder if stress is the cause of the nerve pinch.....
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Doctor's Visit...
I had an appointment to see the doctor today. For the last couple of months I've been having problems with my right arm/hand. Discomfort in the muscles around the armpit area, shoulder, neck and shoulder blade, light numbness in the middle finger(specifically the pad) and the fingers on either side.
All me reflexes are fine and there's no loss of range of motion, my right side does show signs of muscular tightness. So there are two potential issues: pinched nerve or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
She poked my hand with a stick and found where the numbness is and figures it's Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. So now I'm on an anti-inflammatory. This will be a while to see if it it helps. if not I get to go for an EMG, an Electromyography. I've never had one so it should be fun. Depending on the results I may need surgery.
I also had to get a second PSA done today. Both my grandfathers had prostate cancer, one beat it the other didn't, so I have a legitimate concern. Add to that I've been having some other minor symptoms the doctor had me do a PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Test. the first one in March had elevated levels of whatever they look for and could be caused by a virus, so a second test is needed to confirm. If they are still up I get to go see a urologist.... Fun.Due to my age though cancer is at the very bottom of the list for causes.
Lastly, I mentioned to her about depression. I don't think I am but I've had family members express concerns often enough that I figure I should find out. But since it was at the end of the visit I have to make another appointment to find out more about it. If I am diagnosed with depression I'll more than likely end up on meds for it.
Keep your fingers crossed. Mine are.
All me reflexes are fine and there's no loss of range of motion, my right side does show signs of muscular tightness. So there are two potential issues: pinched nerve or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
She poked my hand with a stick and found where the numbness is and figures it's Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. So now I'm on an anti-inflammatory. This will be a while to see if it it helps. if not I get to go for an EMG, an Electromyography. I've never had one so it should be fun. Depending on the results I may need surgery.
I also had to get a second PSA done today. Both my grandfathers had prostate cancer, one beat it the other didn't, so I have a legitimate concern. Add to that I've been having some other minor symptoms the doctor had me do a PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Test. the first one in March had elevated levels of whatever they look for and could be caused by a virus, so a second test is needed to confirm. If they are still up I get to go see a urologist.... Fun.Due to my age though cancer is at the very bottom of the list for causes.
Lastly, I mentioned to her about depression. I don't think I am but I've had family members express concerns often enough that I figure I should find out. But since it was at the end of the visit I have to make another appointment to find out more about it. If I am diagnosed with depression I'll more than likely end up on meds for it.
Keep your fingers crossed. Mine are.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Golf? I don't think so...
So, Monday my mother picked Carrie and I up to take me golfing over on Wolfe Island. Carrie didn't play but she had a lot of fun driving the one golf cart and generally keeping my clubs out of reach. LOL.
The course is called Alston Moor golf Links, on Wolfe Island (Yeah I know I already said it. It's a 9 hole course and to play 18 holes it's only $22.00. Mondays are 2 for 1, so $22.00 covered mom and I for the 18. Carts are pretty cheap too, according to mom. We had 2 carts for 18 holes for about $2.00 more than a single cart at a "higher end" course. Par for 18 holes is 70. Mom shot a 110. Me? I shoe 121, 51 over par. Not bad really, when you consider this was like my 3rd or 4th game in 10 years, including my first ever game!
The cool thing about the course is that Wolfe Island is home to a fairly big wind farm. I knew they were building wind generators over there but I didn't realize how many, close to 100. One of which is right on the course too. DAMN! They're big!
Carrie driving the cart.
Mom drivng her cart to the 1st tee.
Mom teeing off.
Me teeing off. I only took 3 mulligans!
Attempting to chip onto the green!
The Wind Generator, up close and personal!
About to putt and trying to find the next tee box.
Mom trying to find her ball.
We had a ton of fun. Mom was trying to get on the green for the 1st hole from the 6th hole tee off. LOL I lost a few balls in the bushes and lost my hat for a bit. Carrie spent a lot of time laughing at both of us.
Now our friend Larry is wanting to come out in August to golf with us. It should be very interesting....
The course is called Alston Moor golf Links, on Wolfe Island (Yeah I know I already said it. It's a 9 hole course and to play 18 holes it's only $22.00. Mondays are 2 for 1, so $22.00 covered mom and I for the 18. Carts are pretty cheap too, according to mom. We had 2 carts for 18 holes for about $2.00 more than a single cart at a "higher end" course. Par for 18 holes is 70. Mom shot a 110. Me? I shoe 121, 51 over par. Not bad really, when you consider this was like my 3rd or 4th game in 10 years, including my first ever game!
The cool thing about the course is that Wolfe Island is home to a fairly big wind farm. I knew they were building wind generators over there but I didn't realize how many, close to 100. One of which is right on the course too. DAMN! They're big!
Carrie driving the cart.
Mom drivng her cart to the 1st tee.
Mom teeing off.
Me teeing off. I only took 3 mulligans!
Attempting to chip onto the green!
The Wind Generator, up close and personal!
About to putt and trying to find the next tee box.
Mom trying to find her ball.
We had a ton of fun. Mom was trying to get on the green for the 1st hole from the 6th hole tee off. LOL I lost a few balls in the bushes and lost my hat for a bit. Carrie spent a lot of time laughing at both of us.
Now our friend Larry is wanting to come out in August to golf with us. It should be very interesting....
Friday, July 10, 2009
Moved...
Yup. We moved. Up to the third floor. Our friend Scott help me with the heavy stuff yesterday from 11 am to about 1:30pm. He was big help, thanks, man.
The worst thing to move was my computer desk. It barely fit through the apartment door and didn't fit at all in the computer room. So for now it's upended in the bedroom while we figure out what to do with it.
There are still a few things left in the old place, 2 closets of stuff, some other odds and ends and 2 air conditioners. I'm not looking forward to moving those tings. At least they are lighter than my stupid desk.
Logan seems to like his room better. It's got more light, is a bit larger and he has his toy box back in there. We had to paint it the night before we moved. When we looked at it during the day the paint was kind f a light purple color, not bad really, but Logan wanted blue. As we painted the old paint began to look REALLY pink.
Carrie and I love our new room. It's literally twice as big as the old one. As an added bonus it has a closet that doesn't need a steps tool to get into and is actually large enough for us to BOTH put our clothes in!
The Kitchen is somewhat smaller and the table needs to be out in the living room area but that ok.
The Kitchen is pretty much sorted out. We just have to figure out our bedroom layout, computer room layout and where to hang things on the walls. We also need to figure out where to put the 2 air conditioners...
The worst thing to move was my computer desk. It barely fit through the apartment door and didn't fit at all in the computer room. So for now it's upended in the bedroom while we figure out what to do with it.
There are still a few things left in the old place, 2 closets of stuff, some other odds and ends and 2 air conditioners. I'm not looking forward to moving those tings. At least they are lighter than my stupid desk.
Logan seems to like his room better. It's got more light, is a bit larger and he has his toy box back in there. We had to paint it the night before we moved. When we looked at it during the day the paint was kind f a light purple color, not bad really, but Logan wanted blue. As we painted the old paint began to look REALLY pink.
Carrie and I love our new room. It's literally twice as big as the old one. As an added bonus it has a closet that doesn't need a steps tool to get into and is actually large enough for us to BOTH put our clothes in!
The Kitchen is somewhat smaller and the table needs to be out in the living room area but that ok.
The Kitchen is pretty much sorted out. We just have to figure out our bedroom layout, computer room layout and where to hang things on the walls. We also need to figure out where to put the 2 air conditioners...
Friday, June 12, 2009
The park is now OPEN!
The opening was today. Thankfully the weather was nice and warm.
When we got to the park I found Jan and talked with her briefly. It turns out she found Ronald Lavallee's wife, Pat. Pat had made some calls and had Ron's sisters and their kids show up. Jan introduced Pat and I, Pat introduced me to Leo and JP. All of us chit chatted a bit before the ceremony.
Our city counsilor, Steve Garrison, made a "short" speech, Pat went up and said a few words, Jan thanked a few people and finally Mr. Garrison (no, Mr. Hat wasn't there) said it was time to open the splash pad. All the kids that were there went in, placed their hands on the "on" button, counted down and started the water.
While the kids played I chatted with some of the other Lavallees. Most were born in and around tweed but have ties back to Sorel Quebec and to Calixa Lavallée, who wrote the Canadian National Anthem. When I heard Sorel Quebec I excused myself, went home and grabbed my family tree.
I have family from Sorel Quebec. Coincidence?
When we got to the park I found Jan and talked with her briefly. It turns out she found Ronald Lavallee's wife, Pat. Pat had made some calls and had Ron's sisters and their kids show up. Jan introduced Pat and I, Pat introduced me to Leo and JP. All of us chit chatted a bit before the ceremony.
Our city counsilor, Steve Garrison, made a "short" speech, Pat went up and said a few words, Jan thanked a few people and finally Mr. Garrison (no, Mr. Hat wasn't there) said it was time to open the splash pad. All the kids that were there went in, placed their hands on the "on" button, counted down and started the water.
While the kids played I chatted with some of the other Lavallees. Most were born in and around tweed but have ties back to Sorel Quebec and to Calixa Lavallée, who wrote the Canadian National Anthem. When I heard Sorel Quebec I excused myself, went home and grabbed my family tree.
I have family from Sorel Quebec. Coincidence?
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Family relations?
A normal morning consists of getting up, having coffee, checking emails, sending the kid to school, working on some online upgrading courses, sending out resumes and keeping an eye on the forum. Once in a blue moon I'll answer a phone call before noon.
This morning was normal up to the point of getting a call at 11:00. From the City....
I'm hit with something between panic and confusion. "Why would the City call me? They must have me mistaken for someone else. I can't imagine what by-laws I could have broken, besides, wouldn't the police deal with that? Did something happen to my son? Shouldn't the school or the hospital call then? Do they think I own the building I live in and want to buy or demolish it? Maybe the landlords evicted us?"
I answer the phone, it's Jan form City Events and I'm EXTREMELY confused now. She confirms my name and address and I'm wondering if the City is planing a house party at my place.
Well, there is a Kiwanis Club park across the street from us. For the last couple of months they've been doing some upgrading there and installed a splash pad. Jan was calling to let me know the official opening will be this Friday at 3:30pm. I'm thinking that's great but a bit time consuming to call everyone on the street to let them know. Then she asks me the big question, "Since the park is named after Ronald Lavallee, your last name is Lavallee and you live on the same street am I right in thinking you are related? We're hoping a family member will be on hand for the opening ceremony."
To my knowledge I might be related to him some how. All I know for sure is it isn't an immediate relation. Due to Ron's birth date he'd be 9 years older than my father but dad is the first born so Ron isn't a first level uncle.
Grandpa was the seventh son but I don't know any of his brothers names to try and track down a relationship. I've asked dad countless times for that information and have never gotten it. Grandpa passed away in 2002 and grandma passed in 2007.
Internet searching hasn't turned up anything close to usable.
Since this morning I've been scouring the web. I went to http://www.genealogy.com and set up my family tree, asked a couple of questions on the Lavallee board http://www.genealogy.com/users/l/a/v/Keith-Lavallee/
I've also sent an email to Starbuck Manitoba to see if they have any info.
I really hope I get an answer before Friday.
This morning was normal up to the point of getting a call at 11:00. From the City....
I'm hit with something between panic and confusion. "Why would the City call me? They must have me mistaken for someone else. I can't imagine what by-laws I could have broken, besides, wouldn't the police deal with that? Did something happen to my son? Shouldn't the school or the hospital call then? Do they think I own the building I live in and want to buy or demolish it? Maybe the landlords evicted us?"
I answer the phone, it's Jan form City Events and I'm EXTREMELY confused now. She confirms my name and address and I'm wondering if the City is planing a house party at my place.
Well, there is a Kiwanis Club park across the street from us. For the last couple of months they've been doing some upgrading there and installed a splash pad. Jan was calling to let me know the official opening will be this Friday at 3:30pm. I'm thinking that's great but a bit time consuming to call everyone on the street to let them know. Then she asks me the big question, "Since the park is named after Ronald Lavallee, your last name is Lavallee and you live on the same street am I right in thinking you are related? We're hoping a family member will be on hand for the opening ceremony."
To my knowledge I might be related to him some how. All I know for sure is it isn't an immediate relation. Due to Ron's birth date he'd be 9 years older than my father but dad is the first born so Ron isn't a first level uncle.
Grandpa was the seventh son but I don't know any of his brothers names to try and track down a relationship. I've asked dad countless times for that information and have never gotten it. Grandpa passed away in 2002 and grandma passed in 2007.
Internet searching hasn't turned up anything close to usable.
Since this morning I've been scouring the web. I went to http://www.genealogy.com and set up my family tree, asked a couple of questions on the Lavallee board http://www.genealogy.com/users/l/a/v/Keith-Lavallee/
I've also sent an email to Starbuck Manitoba to see if they have any info.
I really hope I get an answer before Friday.
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