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Not much to say about this Sunday. Missed Mass again due to my wonky hips.
Watched two NFL games and both my teams won. That was nice.
Yoga mat was delivered today so I can start doing floor exercises tomorrow. I won't have to worry about falling when I'm already on the floor, will I? Ha!
posted Sunday 17/ Sep/2023 ~19:25 #QNSEP2023
posted by Roscoe
I started this Saturday with the goal of following 2 college football games and a Rangers game. Knowing that tonight's Svengoolie movie was one I'd already seen several times and never really enjoyed, I was hoping the baseball game would entertain me sufficiently. However... it isn't. Maybe I should just turn off the game, forget about Svengoolie tonight, and lose myself in a book.
posted Saturday 16/Sep/2023 ~18:55 #QNSEP2023
posted by Roscoe
Ready for the start of tonight's Texas Rangers vs Cleveland Guardians game.
I've got the radio set to 105.3 the Fan for the call of the game, and I'll follow the stats updated in real time on the Rangers MLB Gameday screen.
posted Friday 15/Sep/2023 ~19:00 #QNSEP2023
posted by Roscoe
What a messed up Thursday this has been. I was thinking it was Wednesday through the early part of the day. Actually wished someone a Happy Humpday... Duh!
Cataracts have been bothering me quite a bit lately. Eye doctor earlier this year offered to replace them for me. I told him I'd hold off on the surgery for a bit. He said to give him a call when I decided I'd like to see again. Thinking about that.
And the hips are still wonky. Nearly fell over in the garage this morning. Glad I caught myself in time.
posted Thursday 14/Sep/2023 ~19:45 #QNSEP2023
posted by Roscoe
A pretty good Wednesday, all things considered. Two phone calls from two different KofC officers lifted my spirits surprisingly. I was able to give the one good counsel and the other good advice. And it is gratifying to know they both still hold me in good regard despite my sudden retirement from active duty.
Though I continue to lose weight steadily, and my b/p is holding at good low numbers, my hips continue to be as unsteady as ever and walking, even for very short distances is so painful I have to stop after a few steps and collect myself before walking any farther. I'm thinking now that this all may be what caused my fall back in May rather than the result of it.
posted Wednesday 13/Sep/2023 ~19:20 #QNSEP2023
posted by Roscoe
Last night's (season ending? career ending?) injury to Aaron Rodgers and his exit from the game was a major disappointment that lingered into this Tuesday morning. Hope he recovers. But if he decides to finally, fully retire from active NFL play, I'll certainly respect his decision.
After all, it was as a result of my fall this May and my VERY SLOW recovery from the spinal cord trauma that resulted from that fall, that I've decided to fully retire from my leadership role in the KofC Fourth Degree. As we age, we need to accept the limitations our body imposes on us and adjust our lifestyles accordingly.
posted Tuesday 12/Sep/2023 ~11:20 #QNSEP2023
posted by Roscoe
An odd Monday, but not a bad Monday. Since my super-slowly healing hips have got me side lined from much of my life away from home, and probably will for the foreseeable future, I've decided to ramp up my Correspondence Chess activity. So today I joined some new CC tournaments. The new games coming my way will keep me plenty busy for the next several months. Heh.
posted Monday 11/Sep/2023 ~19:15 #QNSEP2023
posted by Roscoe
Stretch time of the Rangers / A's game and we're up 9 to 4. Go Rangers!
I've got the MLB Gameday Screen showing box score and game stats updating in real time up on the TV in my room and the radio call playing through the Echo Show device. Think I'll use this same system to follow the Cowboys game tonight. It's so much more relaxing than watching the games on TV.
And the hips are still a major problem .
posted Sunday 10/Sep/2023 ~16:10 #QNSEP2023
posted by Roscoe
Enjoying a comfortable, easy Saturday. (Except when I have to stand up, walk... those hips, you know). Was able to catch a rebroadcast this morning of President Trump's Rally last night in South Dakota. Good college football this afternoon, and my Saturday night Svengoolie to look forward to.
posted Saturday 09/Sep/2023 ~13:15 #QNSEP2023
posted by Roscoe
Sounding like a broken record, I've got to report the two main stories in the Roscoe-verse today have been the crazy hot weather (104 degrees) and my painful, wonky hips. I'm every bit as unsteady on my feet now as I was directly after my fall in early May. Effectively home-bound. I continue to be thankful that I'm fully retired with no responsibilities outside this house, and that I have an understanding wife.
Entertainment options ronight include listening to college football, watching local high school football on TV, or catching an MLB game.
posted Friday 08/Sep/2023 ~17:55 #DLSEP2023
posted by Roscoe