Cullman, AL
We have had an extremely cold winter here in north Alabama. But far from what our families have endured in the Northeast and especially Louisiana.
The heaviest snow was on January 10. Biscuit is re-thinking about going outside.
Then he looked around some more.
Ok, let's give it a try. Look closely. That is him out by the shop,
The snow only lasted a few days. What was interesting was the ice sliding from the roof
We can hardly wait to get outside and be more active. Len did get out a couple of days ago and turn over the garden. While he did that, I cut back some dead flower stalks and plantings around the house.
The last few weeks we have hosted several RVers. Not nearly as busy as previous years.
Also in the last few weeks we took two trips to the ER. Early in the month Len was feeling poorly. Chest congestion, difficulty breathing. They kept him one night just to be sure it was nothing more than a chest cold.
Then last Saturday he woke to a fierce backache. He could hardly walk or move. Same thing Sunday so off to ER again. He was not admitted this time but given a shot and told to see family doctor. He needs back surgery but due to other issues the cardiologist will not approve him for surgery. He saw our doctor on Tuesday. She suggested muscle relaxers.
Len woke up Wednesday. Even before getting the muscle relaxers with NO PAIN. Still no pain. Strange. He has his regular check up at the pain clinic later this month down in Birmingham. We will talk about acupuncture.
We still go to 55East on Fridy nights and meet up with friends. Len will still dance until legs give out. He keeps on trying. Not us but a view of the dance floor.
Since 2019 we had attended a local Senior Center once or twice a week. We enjoyed our time there and met some wonderful people. All good things come to an end. Our time at the Center, sadly, has ended.
Over the years they have implemented more and more regulations. We went along until the last one. Starting in January the only items members are allowed to bring into the Center are car keys and phone. No bags, no purses, nothing. They are concerned people might take some food out that they have been served. This is the same food that is delivered to shut-ins. My feeling is that if this is a regulation, talk to the person seen removing food from the premises. Don't punish the whole group. This decision deeply saddens us but we will get over it.
We still go to a center run by Parks and Recreation on Monday afternoons. We enjoy a lunch there then a Jam Session by local folks. Oh, and a dance or two too. Different restaurants provide the main dishes. Folks bring desserts, etc. A favorite is my jalapeno poppers. I will be taking them on Monday. So, we are still active.
Thats it folks! Until next time.
