Our neighbors arrived on their boat, with family in tow, and left the dock a couple of times...thus reminding us that they keep a lot of heat out of our boat, AND stop a lot of wave action coming our way. They are 52ft, so they stick out similarly to us. It was hotter (before it got colder) with the away, so we are grateful they came back quickly and have now gone home. We didn't realize how much we enjoy NOT having neighbors in residence. We had to constantly be careful of everything...pulling blinds at night, talking outside etc. They also sat on the cockpit deck out back, a lot, so they were VERY public. They also have a little Bichon Frise, which they foolishly left alone within the first two hours of being here, and poor pup whined and barked the whole time! 2 1/2 hrs. We invited them to let us puppy sit if they should want to go 'out' again, which they did, leaving pup on the deck, where we could give her lots of loves and she was happy just watching everyone.
We took our lunch outside in the shade and she joined Waz while he ate sitting on their boarding steps:)
We have been increasing our walking in the past week, which we are enjoying. Some scenes from nearby..
An unusual Butterfly...
Last Wednesday I had my 6 week check in with the Hip surgeon. At this point they took x-rays to make sure everything has stayed where it should be and there are no problems with the appliance.
I have to admit being rather shocked to see that huge screw in there keeping the head of the socket in place. I know there are holes for such things, in the appliance, but I thought mistakenly that they only did that for 90 yr old patients! hmmm...:(
Having ascertained that everything was all good, I was given the ok to extend my walking range and to be able to use that leg (left) to take a step up, as long as I feel able. I'm not quite there, putting my weight on it to step up, but step down pretty well on it.
We also kept a Dermatologists appointment last week...this was for a mole on my left wrist that has been doing some pretty interesting stuff for a while now...changing shape, color and bumps and blisters. I have had a place on the left side of my nose that has done similar interesting things, but is in a place I cant see too well....the long shot of this appointment being that the nose got 'frozen', as it was pre-cancerous. Phew!
The Dr took his magnifying glass all over my body and declared a mole in the middle of my back to be 'OFF' ASAP, and then a biopsy for the wrist mole. I go back to him for those things on Tuesday.
If it isn't one thing, its another. Why not get it all done at once???
I return to the hand doctor on Monday for X-rays and removal of the current cast, and to have a second cast installed...one that I can remove for showering:) This is the two week check, post surgery.
It is wonderful to not be in any pain. It makes me wonder why I tolerated it for so long!!?? Hindsight is a wonderful thing!:) As is Gratitude!
On that note...I am so grateful for the care and attention of the not just the surgeons, but all the support staff who have contributed to my current wellbeing. It is priceless!
Waz has been down in the engine room again...and inevitably come back with blood somewhere. His forehead is a permanent Warzone! He is also stretched out and groaning...perhaps he has also twisted in a strange way and is now suffering that!
Can you see the scar on his forehead, along the hair line???:)
Just as well the rude hand gesture he is making isn't in focus!!!....But..for once I caught him smiling instead of scowling at having his photo taken. This was taken prior to out attending a Christmas party at the Yacht Club.
I think he looks pretty spiffy when he bothers to get dressed up...blue is definitely HIS color:)
We entertained Pam and Stephen, who are in the process of selling their boat, and Richard and Enid who are waiting for parts to arrive before heading out of here for parts south, for New Years Eve. The former departed early, and Richard retired around 10.30-ish, leaving Enid and the two of us to see the New year in. Enjoying the fellowship was the whole point of the evening...as we don't know if we will ever see these lovely couples again...boating is like that....but we will most certainly keep in touch.
The Marina is full....people have returned from their Christmas/New Year sojourns with family and are now back aboard, contemplating their next moves. With the change in temperature and the cool, most are sitting still until the sunshine returns and the temperatures rise again.
Grey days aren't our thing and getting out and about in the cold wind and grey day isn't much fun, but essential. Folks have taken the opportunity to do chores, it seems...the laundry has been working hard today. I thoroughly cleaned the bathroom in the master suite this morning, post shower...left handed isn't much fun, but I got some exercise in at the same time...bending and stretching:)
We make occasional forays in the car, but not inclined to go far....too much traffic on the roads and people on vacation drink!
So, are we caught up? For now.
Happy New Year Folks! Make 2016 a great year, and take care of your bodies...we only get one each, and it is precious! especially as we age.
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