This time it really has only been a week since my last blog. The pool was filled and ready for the party and arrival of the grand kids although not without a few problems. The water needed to be tested and chemicals added to get the right balance. I'm not sure it is still exactly where it should be but it looks good and the kids have been having a ball. There was a number of leaks and even a huge leak that occurred during the night which drained the water level at least three inches before the pumped was stopped. It turned out a fitting came apart and i had to get the PVC glue required to make the repair on Friday night to get ready for the Saturday party. It all worked out, though there is still a leak i need to work on fixing.
I got to ride the bike two times this week which was really nice. I rode Monday and then again Friday. It was kind of a rough week so Friday's ride was especially nice. I was going to take off Friday but a few problems came up and i decided it was best to go to work. Thankfully i was able to leave a little earlier and take the long way home. I actually felt better after the ride. Every time i think about getting rid of the bike i just go for a ride and that ends that thought. Well tomorrow it starts all over again but i am thankful that i have a job.
If you read Michele's blog you will see that there were some problems and they almost weren't able to come down for vacation. If you didn't read her blog the bottom line is that there were car problems and they wouldn't be able to drive down as planned. But by God's grace everything worked out and they are here now as we speak, or read or whatever they call this form of communication today. Bottom line is that they are here and the pool is getting used.
Update from last weeks blog; the yucky looking sores from the bug bites is nearly healed. I am really trying to be more aware of the fact that i am VERY susceptible to bug bites and though that isn't going to stop me from working in the yard i am taking precautions against the bites. I also did a lot of work around the yard Saturday morning to get everything ready for Brittney's party and actually got tired enough to take a nap after lunch. Unfortunately my family got worried that i was napping. As much as i appreciate their concern, I am of advanced age and have a serious medical condition. My family is great in their concern even though i don't get much sympathy, so the nap gave me a little rest and a little sympathy.
That about wraps up this week. I am looking forward to another wonderful week in sunny Florida. We have the whole family here for the next couple of weeks and even though any kind of normalcy goes out the window it is great to be able to get everyone together. I am looking forward to getting a couple more rides in and maybe get a day or two off from work. Everyone have a great week and remember that everything works together for good to those that love the Lord.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Week in Review
Alright, so it has been more than a week but two weeks in review as a title just doesn't cut it. It has been a sort of interesting couple of weeks but let's see if this old mind can remember what happened. One of the things that I have been been working on is getting the pool repaired. The liner was ripping badly and we decided to get it relined, a not inexpensive project. After getting different quotes we decided to get the job done. One of the caveats was that it had to be done by the week of June 8 so my grand daughter Brittney who is turning 16 could have a pool party at our house on June 13. Also my daughter Michele and the kids are coming that week and the pool has to be usable. The pool was drained more than two weeks ago to take measurements and I was getting very apprehensive when I wasn't seeing any progress. After many calls a
nd visits to the pool place i was assured that the job would be done in time for the party. We went shopping Saturday morning and when we returned there was a truck in the driveway from the pool place and the pool was being repaired. It looks awesome and as i sit here it is still filling and should be ready for the party and arrival of my grandchildren who hopefully will spend many hours enjoying the pool. Kim and i plan to use it more also, but time will tell.
Last Sunday i got another ant/bug bite on my foot. Ever since the leukemia if i get a bug bite i wind up with blisters and all sorts of problems. I still don't get any sympathy though so life goes on. But let me tell you this was nasty. There was a blister on my foot the size of a ping pong ball and it was gross. Thankfully my loving wife actually likes that kind of thing and has bee
n taking care of it all week. Couldn't help it, i had to post at least one picture. There were actually three more bites but luckily for you i can't seem to locate those pics. Suffice it to say that between the welling and all the stuff that goes with it it has been an interesting week. It has actually been healing very well but for some reason it seems to be is swelling up again. Probably because i have been on my feet working on the pool and the house to get it all ready for my grandchildren which i know they will appreciate.
Work has been interesting also. Even though it has not been exceptionally busy there seems to be a lot going on. Probably because i was planning on taking off last Friday so i could get some things done around the house and at our church. Thursday it seems that all kinds of things were going on and i even got a few calls Friday while i was off. Of course if i didn't get any calls i would think that no one even noticed that i wasn't there. I managed to get some odd jobs done around the house [honey-dews] and do a couple of A-V things at the church. Just being off work and doing other things was great.
I am looking forward to seeing Michele and the kids and even Steve will be here for a few days in the next couple of weeks. I know it will disrupt my normal routine but it is going to be a nice time of family get togethers. We are looking forward to barbecues and pool parties and going to the beach and just enjoying time together. Kim and i have determined that this year we are going to enjoy this beautiful place that we live in. I spent a lot of time during the spring landscaping and trying to make the house look nice and other that routine maintenance the rest will have to wait till next year. It actually looks pretty nice around the old homestead and we just want to enjoy it.
I am probably forgetting something but this old mind can't seem to remember what it might be. All i can say is that i am most blessed. I have a loving family, good health, a job and so much to be thankful for. Kim and i have our devotional time every morning and i thank God for my loving wife, family, church and His never ending watch care. What more could a man ask for?
nd visits to the pool place i was assured that the job would be done in time for the party. We went shopping Saturday morning and when we returned there was a truck in the driveway from the pool place and the pool was being repaired. It looks awesome and as i sit here it is still filling and should be ready for the party and arrival of my grandchildren who hopefully will spend many hours enjoying the pool. Kim and i plan to use it more also, but time will tell.Last Sunday i got another ant/bug bite on my foot. Ever since the leukemia if i get a bug bite i wind up with blisters and all sorts of problems. I still don't get any sympathy though so life goes on. But let me tell you this was nasty. There was a blister on my foot the size of a ping pong ball and it was gross. Thankfully my loving wife actually likes that kind of thing and has bee
n taking care of it all week. Couldn't help it, i had to post at least one picture. There were actually three more bites but luckily for you i can't seem to locate those pics. Suffice it to say that between the welling and all the stuff that goes with it it has been an interesting week. It has actually been healing very well but for some reason it seems to be is swelling up again. Probably because i have been on my feet working on the pool and the house to get it all ready for my grandchildren which i know they will appreciate.Work has been interesting also. Even though it has not been exceptionally busy there seems to be a lot going on. Probably because i was planning on taking off last Friday so i could get some things done around the house and at our church. Thursday it seems that all kinds of things were going on and i even got a few calls Friday while i was off. Of course if i didn't get any calls i would think that no one even noticed that i wasn't there. I managed to get some odd jobs done around the house [honey-dews] and do a couple of A-V things at the church. Just being off work and doing other things was great.
I am looking forward to seeing Michele and the kids and even Steve will be here for a few days in the next couple of weeks. I know it will disrupt my normal routine but it is going to be a nice time of family get togethers. We are looking forward to barbecues and pool parties and going to the beach and just enjoying time together. Kim and i have determined that this year we are going to enjoy this beautiful place that we live in. I spent a lot of time during the spring landscaping and trying to make the house look nice and other that routine maintenance the rest will have to wait till next year. It actually looks pretty nice around the old homestead and we just want to enjoy it.
I am probably forgetting something but this old mind can't seem to remember what it might be. All i can say is that i am most blessed. I have a loving family, good health, a job and so much to be thankful for. Kim and i have our devotional time every morning and i thank God for my loving wife, family, church and His never ending watch care. What more could a man ask for?
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