Foil Packet Meals

 For those of us heading North in our RV's in the next weeks, I thought you might like this article about foil pack meals. Still needing to be self-contained and eat healthy food. Or maybe you are not in an RV but would like a change of pace in homebound meal prep. Enjoy!

https://www.rvtravel.com/make-ahead-foil-packet-meals/

Staples out

 We went to the doctor this morning so Butch could get his 17 staples out. He had a good report and Dr.  Saggi's said he needn't come back unless he had a problem of some kind. He said the only thing he removed was his gallbladder indicating he did not expect him to have much difficulty in recovering. His only restriction is No Golf for 6 weeks. Butch doesn't consider that much of a problem. He can go out with the guys and walk the course.

So we are looking at 6 weeks before leaving here to head north and Butch said he is going NOWHERE on the weekend of the Master's Golf Tournament. It falls on a "bad time to leave" weekend each and every year! But we are giving thought to our landing spots and the route we will be taking. 

Restocked

 I was nearly out of everything so today I planned to go to Costco and HEB to restock. Maybe you do not know that Butch likes to go to the grocery store. He also likes to drive. Personally, I thought it might be a bit too soon for him to be driving but I weighed it out this way; If he were alone he would drive regardless and he would be far more comfortable behind the wheel as the driver rather than the passenger. So he drove. It all went smoothly but he was a bit more tired when we got home and that stands to reason. Before our son Gary was christened the family "Energizer Bunny" Butch had held the title. He has slowed down considerably over the years and I thank God for that.

Tomorrow we go see Dr. Saggi, the surgeon to get his numerous staples out. Butch is feeling great and enjoying his meals and we have hopes that the latest episode is behind us. Next year we might get apprehensive this time of year. Time will tell.

Bird Pics

 I decided to try to feed the birds some citrus. It would be great to have Altamira Orioles as I know this is their territory but I will gladly settle for Golden-fronted Woodpeckers and Mockingbirds, Both of which are also fond of citrus. It is a good way to get rid of dropped fruit not liked as human consumption. It didn't take long for some action. Now I need to find a source of citrus. Can anyone in Trophy tell me where I may get some?

Back to the new normal...

 Well, almost! I went to play pool with the women and I have played well the last two days. Butch and I have been walking quite a bit. He says he is going to get back on his bike but I plan to hold him back as much as possible. We have an appointment on Friday for the staples to be removed and we may get some approvals or disapprovals' for the present activity level. 

So I missed an update yesterday and since the kids didn't call they must realize all is well. We will be heading out for a walk in a few minutes and getting our electric bill paid up, pick up a package and come back home to rest after all of that activity!

In a month's time, we will be heading north. Does not seem possible despite all the inactivities!

Keep On Walking

 I could have written this quote!

Today’s thought

“Above all do not lose your desire to walk…I have walked myself into my best thoughts and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it… if one keeps on walking everything will be alright.” —Søren Kierkegaard

Butch had a good night. Slept well and long and is now enjoying an oatmeal breakfast. And he is wholeheartedly hungry. Great improvement.

A Good Day

 Butch has had a good day. He has felt much better. Has eaten a little and feels hungry on occasion. He is glad to be home. It will probably be a slower healing process than in the past. These "gut shots" take longer to correct themselves. He took a shower, shaved and that was a good deal too. He is working on getting his hearing aids in this photo. He is wanting some oatmeal for supper. We are back on track!

He spent the afternoon watching golf. Some things do remain the same.

Punnies

 My great-granddaughter Elise loves puns. I only send her appropriate ones for her age (10) although I do suspect that she is mature beyond her years. I ran across this list on Facebook so thought I would share them. I may pick out a few to pass along to Elise.

Much Better!

 Butch is much better this morning. He slept well and ate an English muffin with a light coating of peanut butter and strawberry jam plus an Ensure he didn't feel like eating yesterday and green tea. So things are really looking up. He is resting and closing his eyes off and on. Figured he might fall asleep but hasn't. All part of the healing process.

My annual driving lessons will soon be over with and I hope I can pass them by next season. Today is his one-year anniversary of the leg fracture. 

Wanted to catch all of you up and it is a blessing that we are to a point where there isn't a whole lot to be said.

The trees are leafing out big time and it is wonderful to watch. All is well in my world and I am exceedingly grateful.