It is officially six weeks from "the day of the door.” Based on what the doctors say, my bones should be healed now. I won’t know for sure until they take more x-rays Dec 20th, but if feeling good has any relation to bones, then they’re healed. I’m looking forward to starting my exercise routine once the doctor gives the okay.
I’ve been using the weights on my upper body, but I really need to get on the treadmill. I’ve been thinking about purchasing a spin bike for my home. I enjoy riding bikes, but with moving further away from work, I don’t have as much time to ride, so spinning is the next best thing.
My left hand is also coming along nicely. I have been very diligent with the exercises provided, and I can make a loose fist. So, with a couple more months of ligament and tendon healing, I think it will be just fine.
Oh yeah, I wanted to let everyone know that I have recovered the e-mails on my web page, so you should start receiving your responses back. It pays to have friends who are software engineers. Thanks to everyone for being so patient with me.
In responding to the emails I have discovered that I have been remiss in discussing the progress on the building going on around our house. Well, it is still not done, however, we are told it is in the final stages. We have all the electricity, plumbing, and fixtures in place. My dad made all the cabinets, and they look beautiful. He has been a recreational wood worker for years, but since retirement he has been able to spend however much time he wants to on it. Pictures really don’t do them justice, but I included one anyway! I think the mother-in –law addition will be complete and ready to move in within 10 days.
The shop is still a dirt space. We are patiently waiting for the cement to be poured. Gary’s pessimistic view on the shop is that it won’t be done until the end of 2006. He has been right so far about the shop. You have to remember we began the shop in February, so he has every right to feel that way. Our plan is to do the landscaping (more like “desert scaping”) when the buildings are complete. We really want everything done by the Western Swing 2006. We’ll see, though.
Gary is heading to L.A. today to begin preparing the bike for the 2006 season. As I recuperate, the 2006 plans have begun to take shape. I have three appearances to do in January and we are arranging our test schedule. It is tentative, of course, pending my doctor’s release, but we are still forging ahead with the plans.
Starting Monday, the six-week marker, I am working half a day for General Electric. Most of you know that all I need is a computer and a phone to do some of my work, so the doctor said okay, as long as I don’t go into work. GE has been wonderful with all of this. I really am blessed and feel fortunate that everything is turning out as good as it is.
Well, that’s it till next time, and thanks for all the ideas for blogs on the e-mails.