Monday, 8th Feb 21

 Well the Super Bowl is over ‘til next year. Brady prevails and the amazing QB  goes on. Kansas City, mouth and penalties big part of their game.

Super Bowl Sunday

 Today started off cold and dreary. The cartridge for the printer arrived and was installed without incident. Filled out a long shopping list for groceries to be delivered. Sun is shining, beautiful day. Squirrels near killed my feeders got to repair it again. 

Friday

    Jane got a haircut today compliments of Tami. Wim,her physical therapist was to be here today, but he was over booked so he’ll be here tomorrow at 1:30. Chatham health for appointment for shot on Monday couldn’t get through to with phone. Must keep trying  

Thursday 4th Feb 2021

Today was the last day for our pot roast. Doctored up with carrots noodles and gravy. Like Jacques Pepin's fast foods my waythings cooked separately then combined .occupational therapist worked on Jane's hand. Tomorrow Tami's gift of a haircut will happen at 5;00.

Wednesday 3 Feb 2021

Neighbor stopped by to see if I was doing what was suggested to get an appointment for first covid shot.suggested trying late at night. The doses arrive late and appointments are determined that night. 

Tuesday, 2nd Feb 2021

      Tonight my heels get into it with Clemson.  earlier today I registered to get our covid shots at Duke what's really nice one our neighbors said they would drive us over to the covid shooting gallery. so its seat around and wait. Sounds like the Army except there it was hurry up and wait. Getting to know my new  watch. 

Monday, 1 Feb 2021

 Got down to CVS  picked up l- dopamine for mom and lisenopril for me Amazon delivered a smart watch for measuring heart rate etc. activity as opposed to a sedentary existence. One thing it talking Celsius when it comes to temperature. It was counting arm movements in terms of steps. Want see how it tracks my sleeping activity in terms of light and deep sleep. The big issue was I had to scan a code to load the app. I had to get a scanning app first. 

Saturday, 30 Jan 21

 Cold morning around 21 degrees though it did get up into the low 4Nb0s We finished the Costco casserole tonight.Big snow headed for the northeast. Ice possible for us. Tonight will be welcome for catching some zzzzs

Friday , 29thJan 21

 A quiet day today, Did some searching on the web for various things. nothing of significance looked, for some plant names from days gone by. Dinner was a piece of rump roast broccoli and mashed potato. my Instant pot really is a blessing in an hour and 10 minutes I have fork tender meat, a little work with a hand blender and I can get some delicious gravy. There's one more piece of chocolate cake that I dress up with some ice cream for Jane's dessert.

Thursday, 28th Jan 2021

 Jane's physical therapist worked with her today with the walking and some exercises to keep her torso from stiffening up. After the session Jane stayed in kitchen and watched some tennis. we had dinner at the kitchen table which we had not done in weeks. Neurology set up phone appointment with Dr Walker at 4:00 PM, Feb 10th. this is a follow up appointment. WE had the shower adventure today which went well...Tami made an appointment for Jane to  have her hair cut. 

Dinner was the second half of the Costco Sausage, pasta,spinach, tomato casserole. Jenny Jones' chocolate cake with a slab of vanilla ice cream.

Wednesday, 27 Jan 21

 !099's are arriving in the mail. Day was pretty nice today. Paid HOA dues. Have a nice dinner from our neighbors tonight. not much else going on. I missed watching the Heels play Pittsburgh, they won with the Freshman coming into their own. 

Monday, 26 Jan 21

 Cloudy day temperature in the 40s. Got on the waiting list for the vaccine at Duke. Both of us will get a call when they get more "Juice" Baked one of Jenny Jones' chocolate cakes. Feels good to know at least we're in the system and on the waiting list. Wonder if our kids even look at this blog. Kay little brought over one of the sausage casseroles from Costco.dinner is served. 

Sunday, 24 Jan 21

 Today was a quiet day , started out near 26 degrees, but did get into the 40's. Its 8:24 right now and the temp is 42 degrees. i managed to order to be delivered by Walmart. That's really cool they'll get dropped off on my porch with a cell phone alert. Dinner was finishing off a pasta lasagna.Mom slept a lot today I'm over dosing on football.

Saturday 23Jan21

 Finished the pot roast , with corn fritters and applesauce. The Heels beat State. Squirrel ravaged bird feeder has been repaired....Zoom meeting at noon. Seems like we can get some.threes out of our backcourt this year.

Friday, 22Jan21

 It’s a beautiful sunny morning here next to paradise, some used to think this was “heaven”,that’s not the case, but you can see it from here.

 Checked UNC For appointment  and Chatham to call Nansi Gregor Holts for follow up for neurology.  984-974-4401 Nurse Cara High.

Thursday, 21 Jan 21

 Had a physical therapist in today, as we did yesterday. Yesterday was to evaluate us for continuing the program in a different format. Today Ann worked with Jane’s hand. The hand  therapist is to come back in two weeks. If the evaluation works out for Medicare coverage. 

Monday 18th Jan 21.

Didn't get thru the night without incident, when all was done it was tough night. Today was a bit stressful with the with the showering routine, but that went better than I thought it would. Got a chance to get to the dump with my garbage. Picked up Jane',s meds at CVS, and then some groceries. 

When I was first married I was shocked   to hear a young cashier in the Shoprite called me"Sir" it was a first. Today in Lowes foods A young cashier asked if I needed help getting the groceries to my car.....man this is getting serious.

Saturday night, 16 Jan 2021

 Things went pretty well today. Nothing dramatic going on. Sort of enjoyed the peacefulness.  Jane and I enjoyed a breakfast bowl with egg, potato, and bacon. Had a waffle  around lunch. My Tar Heels played Florida State at noon and lost. Dinner was a shrimp cocktail and spaghetti lasagna. Dessert was of course a dish of ice cream.

Friday 19th January

It looks like another beautiful day here in paradise, sun is out big time. Morning routine is in progress. will add to as goes on. Going to extend suet feeder height so Mom can see birds. Lost the other feeder to one of the critters, had a raccoon climbing the pole. the  I tried to make a video of Jane's exercises, got it on the ipad, but couldn't move it to chrome book where I could increase the volume.

Tuesday 12 Jan 21

 Sent estimated tax vouchers out yesterday afternoon. Rainy morning today fell asleep watching game last night, wasn’t that interested. Tonight my heels play? Dinner new twist, crepes folded over a chicken cream sauce filling.  Harris Teeter chicken has its last minutes on this stove. Jane really liked this crepes are great vehicle for just about anything.  

Canceled Meadowmont appointment via Myuncchart

Today's dinner went well, meatloaf,  mashed potatoes mushroom gravy, and later ice cream. Sat up in chair to do it. Forgot to take pictures of our dinner.     

Trip to memorial hospital on 7Jan21

 While Jane and her physical therapist were standing in front of the sink Jane had a fainting spell. The therapist wanted to call 911 which we did. EMS Checked her out BP was 96/61 hr 73  89% oxyg.  They took her to the ER (ED) to check her out for syncopal event. event...recommended cardiovascular evaluation on 14 Jan 10:15 at Meadowmont Village. 

Monday 4 Jan 21

 Sort of a cloudy day made a seafood medley type of dinner. Had an earlier talk with Stan, he’s always expressed his willingness to help if I needed a strong back with moving stuff or things an old man like me would have trouble doing.  Christmas trees ready to go to the attic. 

The Last Day of 2020

 Well it’s a rainy day that’ll end this difficult year for all of us. Tonight it’s chicken, pot pie and ice cream for dessert. In the morning I will make crepes to start off the new year. I have a delivery coming with groceries from Walmart. This is my first delivery of groceries. The next thing is to arrange prescription deliveries from CVS......