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Yesterday's News

02/20/12 Monday 7:15 AM  That was some exciting PGA event!  Bill Haas took the trophy but not before Phil and Keegan tied him on the last hole with birdies!  But there is only one winner in golf, he's the one with the trophy and $1,200,000!

It rained most of the day.  I sat at the counter with my new Asus entering in data most of the day.  A new feature of Photoshop Elements #10 is face recognition.  Once it puts a block around a face, identification by name is required.  I must have several thousand images with faces.  Many have more than one -- like a family photo could have from four to ten, each face needs an ID.  The software does a good job of suggesting a name.  I am only half way through the data base so I expect this will be a continuing task for the rest of the week.  I can only stand the process for about 2 hours and then need a break!

In the future all I will need to do is enter a name and the software will sort and show just the name/images I have requested.  It will aid making birthday cards!

Di is having a stress test at noon.  The test takes 3 hours.  I'll run errands and be back in plenty of time to pick her up.  Sunday was a good day for Di.  She had some discomfort but the meds are doing their job well.

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02/19/12 Sunday 7:30 AM  It has been raining all night.  Mr. Thunder started to rumble at 7 AM.  The PM is across the drive.  We needed this slow drenching rain.  It has been weeks of threats from the WhetherMAN but nary a drop fell. 

Di is on the bend of another big turn.  Two days in a row the pain in her back has been compromised with drugs.  The spasms were not severe.  So for the first time since early November, we went out for dinner.  Kate and Jim invited us to join them.  Two of Kate's siblings were visiting so we had 7 of us playing Rummikub after dinner.  Di is finding things tasting better.  She must work on greater quantity now.  Many suggested that they would carry some of her burdens in the past.  Fear not, I would be pleased beyond belief if I could eat more for her!!

We will slowly begin to get back into the swing of society.  Even though it is raining we may head to BH.  I would like to cycle for 30 minutes.  Di has been salivating for a BH lunch.  So when she rises, we'll make a plan!

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02/18/12 Saturday 7:00 AM  It was a bit chilly at tee time but by the 11 AM Mr. Sun came out and made yesterday another fantastic day for golf.  I took advantage of the first 9 holes and shot 42, best in 2011 and 2012!  But golf is such a humbling game, the back nine kicked my butt big time! 

Di had a fabulous day.  She walked around the loop yesterday.  First time she has done that by herself.  When I called on the way home she said her back was not bothering her at all.  This is the second day in a week that the pain was NADA!

The trees will be trimmed next week.  The termite loblolly will be treated.  Arborist says the tree is healthy except for the slight invasion.

We will head to see Mr. Tile Man.  We put travertine tile on the bathroom floor a few years ago and a seam has washed out.  I took a few pics with my iPhone and hope they will show the color of the grouting.  Matching the gout is a must!

Tom Pernice and Kyle Stanley both made the cut, guess where we'll be?  Mr. TV will be dialed in for an afternoon of golf!

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02/17/12 Friday 6:45 AM  We walked a mile, the first in many months for Di.  Slowly she is gaining energy.  If only her back pain would leave I would guess she'd be up for a walk at BH.  Once we returned, I hopped on my bike and took a 4 mile ride.  I must keep exercising.  It certainly is making a difference.  Some day soon I'll have regained the strength in my right thigh/knee that I had prior to 5/3/2011.

My tee time is a late 10 AM.  Once our temps warm up our usual spring, summer and fall times will be much more accommodating.  I like to tee off by 8:30 AM (way to cold now).  That way I am finished with golf, lunch and home by 2 PM.  I wonder what swing I'll have today.  I practiced on Wednesday.  Damn sure hope swing doesn't show up!  My irons were good but my woods stunk.  Oh well, golf is suspenseful!

We went to the theater yesterday to see The Vow.  It is certainly a chick flick.  No doubt about it, Valentines Day was the ONLY reason this one had a high rating.  Although the story line was OK, I thought the supporting actors did a poor job, the two stars were good.  Di made it through the whole movie without much pain but headed for the pills once we were home.  She has an appointment a week from today to see a back specialist.  I hope the pain has left by then!

Daley's Pizzeria will be busy tonight.  Di salivated when she requested a pizza w/pepperoni/green pepper and a hint of onion.

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02/16/12 Thursday 7:30 AM  When I first established this site in 2000, folks often corrected my terrible Enlish, speeling, punkuashon, and grammer.  I hate English and my grades in scholl refelcted my "who gives a rats ass" attitude.  If Di reads the message before I publish, she catches my terrible use of two - to - too.  When I make a mistake, sometimes I just let it go to see if anyone will comment.  It worked yesterday!  Jo Ann caught my date error.  And what a delight to hear from her!  I never know who is reading the site.  Yes, I can tell the statistics - 243 hit the site yesterday.  Probably Sharon hit it 242 times and Jo Ann 1 = 243?  So if you find an error don't be silent!  Give me your best jarring comment!

American Idol show is a must in this house.  Di controls the flipper.  The stress must be intense.  Several contestants passed out.  Fatigue coupled with nerves is a bad combination!  The series of grueling activities eliminates many talented contestants.  Maybe getting eliminated isn't that bad.  Look what the stress cost Whitney Houston....ultimately her life!!

We are headed to BH for exercise and a movie.  Di is having a stress test next week and a mild controlled walk was suggested by the Doc.

We are having another winter day.  Temp may be 60 but overcast it will be for sure.  A chance of rain - 60% says Mr. Whetherman - has us planning inside activities today!

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02/18/12 Wednesday 9:00 AM  Sharon may return in August to celebrate a special "?0" birthday.  Her siblings have been trying to pick a date.  Brent will most likely head to Ole Miss as a freshman in August too.  Schedules will have a lot to do with the planning. 

I miss her; I have not cycled since she left for Dallas.  Today I have my duffle bag packed and intend to go to BH and ride inside.  Our weather has turned to overcast, yesterday it rained a bit.  So far it is dry but ugly.  I have seen to many gray days.  OH did me in!

Di's Dr. reinforced his advice.  Take the muscle relaxer and the pain pills as prescribed.  Di did not take them as prescribed, she tried to go it alone a number of days.  Since taking the pills her pain has dissipated.  Hopefully the ache will go away permanently!

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02/17/12 Tuesday 7:15 AM  Di had another Dr. Chiro appointment yesterday.  She is having continued upper back pain.  She had 9 hours on Saturday totally pain free and then it returned the last two days as strong as ever.  She has a 10:45 AM Dr. GP appointment. 

I drove Sharon to the SAV AP at 3:30 PM.  It was sad to see her leave, but we had a grand visit.  Other than Saturday evening when the family came over, we had her to ourselves.  So often the kids come and head to the beach.  This time we chatted non stop for 5 days!

Today I have a annual blood test at 8:15 AM.  I'll be home in time to take Di to her 10:45 AM Dr. GP appointment.  Pray all goes better!  We must find a cure for the pain in her shoulders. 

I have a busy afternoon.  Our Photo Group meets today and we'll review many photos of our recent trip to SAV.

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02/16/12 Monday 7:00 AM  It was too cold (42 @ noon) for outside activities yesterday.  We headed to the Salty Dog for lunch and Sharon did some shopping.  I still wear Salty Dog T shirts.  They are high quality shirts.  Some of them are 12 years old, faded a bit so the colors are not brilliant.  For this season they are giving a 25% discount.  In another two months they rise again!

The afternoon was spent at the theater watching the "Help".  Sharon had not seen the movie, and we were happy to see it again.  Funny thing, it ended the same way!

Phil won!  I have watched him miss putts from 3 feet for a year and wondered if he would ever find his putting stroke.  He made several crucial putts from 10+.  He was lucky they weren't 3 feet!  Tiger melted down (yuk, yuk) and Tom finished towards the rear of the pack.

The gals forced me to watch the Grammy's.  I recognize some of the music.  The lyrics are and have been a mystery to me.  The loud drums/guitars/horns/cymbals prevent me from hearing the voices.  So I played on my iPad and read a new Photo magazine. 

Di's back went south again yesterday.  Her energy level is good.  One of these days she'll have a string of good days. 

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02/12/12 Sunday 6:45 AM  Bbbbuuuuurrrrrrr!  Temp is 34 degrees right now.  I can get all the news I want on the Internet, I'll get the fat paper at noon!

Congratulations Alexandra for your spectacular science project!  Ken, can you summarize the list of awards she received?  

Sharon ran for 50 minutes and then joined me for a 5.5 mile bike ride.  My knee is really getting better.  Not only is the flex (angle of bend) improving but strengthening the muscles around the knee is making steps an easy task.  Yesterday Mr. Wind was strong -- steady at 25 MPH -- gusts 35 MPH.  58 degrees felt like 30! 

Di had one of her best days since early November!  She prepared the Italian sausage feast.  That took an hour of standing.  She was a bit feisty, that is a huge sign of healing!  She was up until 10 PM as well.  When she puts two great days together she will have turned another corner. 

PGA golf is being played on the most scenic course in the world.  I would love to take my Canon there!

What happened to OSU?  Down they went to their rival MSU!  Chuck will be smiling today!

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02/11/12 Saturday 9 AM  While I cycled for 5 miles, Sharon ran in another direction.  Di had an appointment for an adjustment at 11:45 AM; afterwards we headed to Atlanta Bread Company.  Di loves their potato soup.  We had just enough time to make the 1 PM movie “Descendants”.  Di rated it 5 stars, Sharon 4 1/2 and me 3.  I’d give the acting 5 stars but didn’t like the story line at all.

Di’s back is improving very slowly.  She did make it through lunch and the movie OK.  She put the car seat in relax mode as soon as she got in the car.

Tonight is Italian sausage night.  The gang should arrive by 6 PM.

Temp is a cool 52 but far better than the forecasted 35.  Mr. Atlantic keeps us warmer than inland.  Mr. Sun is smiling, Mr. Wind is bringing in colder weather for tomorrow!

Later…..02/10/12 Friday 6:45 AM  Sharon arrived on time.  We stopped for lunch at BH and were home by 2:30 PM.  We caught up on the Weltner family activities.  Sharon and I took a lap around the island on bikes.  When we finally sat down in the LR, I asked her if legs felt the strain of the exercise, answer - NADA.  Of course she runs miles for exercise.  She is hoping to enter 13.2 mile run in Dallas in a month. 

Every time I cycle, my legs feel wobbly when I get up the stairs.  Old muscles are hard to condition.  They atrophy in a couple days, it takes months to build them up! 

After Di's dinner - roast, potatoes, carrots and onions - we headed for the LR.  Sharon and I spent hours adding apps to her new iPad.  Once she learned the basics she started adding apps to help her real estate needs. 

We kind of watched TV too.  American Idol is one of Di's favorites.  That kid that fell off the stage last week is fine.  Di said she knows how the gal felt for she has had a few wobbly events too.  Thankfully Di wasn't up on a stage.  A 5 foot fall would have broken something!

Our weather is cold, no rain, some clouds, a good day for another bike ride, bowl of soup and a movie!

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