Life on the High Plains

I have such wonderful co-workers!  Not only did they send me a plant when I was home recuperating last week, I had flowers waiting for me on my desk when I went back to work on Tuesday. Everyone also came out to ask me how I was.  (We're a small group so we tend to know what's going on with each other even if it violates the HIPPA laws.) We also have a tradition of passing a yellow tablet around the office when someone is out for an extended period.  Everyone takes a page and writes a little note or something.  Mostly they take cheap shots at each other.  I was very honored to get my own "yellow tablet" letter. It's awesome when the people you work with are your second family, or maybe they're your first family since you spend more time with them than you do your real family. Thanks everyone. Tomorrow is team spirit day.  We get to wear our favorite team jersey.  Should I wear my John Elway Broncos jersey or Irv's KC Chiefs jersey? ...

Irv and Mr. Beans went to an air show at Ft. Carson today.  I'm still recuperating at home after my surgery so I didn't get to go along.  Irv says I didn't miss much.  Since my life is pretty boring right now, I thought I'd blog about their experience. They got to see an Osprey.  These things are really cool because they are both a helicopter and an airplane.  When I go buy groceries at the Commissary at Pete Field, I'll see these coming in for a landing every now and then. Here's Mr. Beans with the A-10 pilots.   Mr. Beans on a tank of some sort. Jillian and Brian came out to join the fun. What would an air show be without planes flying around? Here's an A-10. So there's Irv's and Mr. Bean's fun Sunday.  I spent the day on the couch watching movies, finishing a book, and working on next week's homework.  I did manage to walk all the way to the barn today.  Wooho...

 We recently found an old disposable camera that hadn't been developed.  We had no clue what was on there. Have you ever seen such a cute little grandson? (I guess that roll of film was just a few years old.)  Doc thinks he's quite interesting  What a tubby boy! Love you Mr. Beans!

I had my gall bladder surgery yesterday. My surgery was delayed for a few hours so I was in pre-op for about 5 hours.  Everyone at the hospital was so nice.  I ran into an old 4-H friend who is a nurse in the recovery room.  The same surgeon took her gall bladder out a couple years ago.  Great report--makes me feel better.  Dr. Z came in to see me and said he didn't remember me.  I saw him twice last week.  Great bedside manner, Dr. Z! At least he's a great surgeon. Got home  at 6:30 feeling great.  What a piece of cake! All was well until about 3:30 a.m., then I felt like someone had kicked me in the stomach. No sleep, tired, achy, and not enjoying the Vicadin. I'm sure tomorrow will be better.  I can shower in 6.5 hours.  That always make me feel better.

 On our recent trip to Wisconsin, we spent a morning discovering the "historic" Third Ward of Milwaukee. We started at the Public Market.  They had a lot of fish for sale in there.  I didn't take any pictures though. People who live by a huge lake might think it's weird for a land-locked tourist to photograph the fish. This great looking guy kept following me around.  I would post a picture of me, but I was drenched in sweat since it was very humid.   Humidity and I don't really get along very well. Beautiful flowers everywhere! We walked over to the waterfront to get a good look at Lake Michigan. Cool birdhouse. Milwaukee Art Museum Interesting architecture. We were really impressed at how clean downtown Milwaukee was.  We found it to be kind of dead even though it was Labor Day weekend.  We walked over to an area that hosts a summer fest only to find it had closed for th...

Eight years ago today I lost my mom. I really miss her. There's nobody who can make you feel as loved as your mother does. Even all these years later there are times when my first thought is "I have to tell mom". I know she's dancing in heaven, but I still miss her.  I should have had a few more years with her. I can't believe it has been eight years. People have always told me that I resemble my mom, especially now that I'm "older".  I don't really see it though, I think I look more like my dad. What do you think?

My surgery was rescheduled for next Tuesday. Four more days...but no worries, they refilled my pain meds. The surgeon told me I can blame my girls for this. It's a common condition in women over 40 who have had kids. Thanks a lot Dana, Mary, and Jillian! :)