I am thrilled to have this picture of Rhett and Scarlett hung up in my room. Its a print of a painting done by the Hostess' mom. The Hostess gave it to me some time ago and at last it has pride of place in my room. It has been hung up before but now it has a proper place and its where I wanted it to go.
The tv is very happy with its new home. All the knick knacks are back on the book shelves and things are once again back to normal. I still have the stationary bike to put back in there but all the normal bedroom stuff is once again in its place. Only been since June, apparently I did not want to rush into anything.
I sewed on the quilt top and got it all finished. One down and one to go. I am pleased that it made up so quickly. I put Netfix on and sew away to my heart's content. Its a joy to be quilt making again.
The colours are richer in real life but you get the idea. I started on the second quilt top today. I am using the same material but making a different pattern. Once again unfussy, simple and it's working up quick as well. I am using the same material because I like the combination and its already out of the boxes.
The Banker and I had our day out. I could not do much standing as my leg was giving me major grief but I still managed to get some quilt material and some scrapbooking supplies. We had a lovely lunch, came back to town, she got me some hostas and we ended the day with supper at her place. A very nice day indeed.
The bad and the Oh Crap portion of my week started with a quick appointment with my Doctor. Seeing as he never did call me with the scan results, I went to him. I will give the readers digest version. Three bulging disks in my lower back, two of which are pressing on my spinal cord which is causing the pain. Two also have osteoarthritis in them. He is going to refer me to a surgeon, just to keep on top of things but has already warned me they will not operate due to my weight. I knew that but its no fun to hear it either way. So there is no quick fix. The pain I have had since May is going to linger. This fixable its just not going to be fixed as quickly as I would like it to be. I have more pain medication, which is not covered by my insurance, and is not cheap, dammit. SO I will remain very limited on what I can and cannot do. I am giving myself some time to throw a bit of a tantrum and have a sulk then I will get on with fixing the things I can. Diet, exercise, those fun things I am so good at. Blah!!
The osteoarthritis is going to have to be lived with. I already live with it in my knee but its the pinching pain I want gone. I have to be able to look after myself and get around. End of story so this needs to be fixed, one way or the other.
I have one more week off so I hope to get some more things done around the house. Tuesday, the Banker and I will spend another day doing something. So far we have planned breakfast. I had thought my back would be much better by now and we could do some shopping at the antique second hand stores we both love but those plans have to be scuttled. We will find something else to do.
I have wonderful, supportive, tolerant and giving friends. I am hoping to get out to visit my favourite Bug family too but I am not sure when its going to happen.
Yesterday Teddy Bear brought over coffee and we had a good natter on the veranda. We ended up going out for supper. Today KitKat came and picked me up and we went out for a coffee.
I love pumpkin spice latte season. I also was tickled beyond belief with the little baby biscotti that came with it.
There is still lots left on the "to do" list but things are getting there. My yard is full of leaves but someone liberated my rake from my yard so that will have to wait for a bit. If I can't do one thing I can find a zillion other things to do in its place.
Good, Bad or Oh Crap, I am most happy to be home and doing things on my schedule. Dreams of retirement are dancing in my head.
Toodles
Linda
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