Roscoe's Story

This is my story and I'm stick'n to it.

In Summary: * More than anything else, today has been a “recovery” day. I wasn't necessarily expecting that, but turns out it was needed. All the testing done on my right eye Thursday and Friday mornings was surprisingly stressful. A stress-free, relaxing Saturday has done wonders to steady my mind.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.02 lbs. * bp= 140/81 (66)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 07:30 – 2 crispy oatmeal cookies, 1 barbacoa breakfast taco * 10:30 – BIG buffet brunch at Golden Corral

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 07:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 07:15 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources * 10:10 – go to Golden Corral for brunch with the wife * 12:15 – Back from GC in time to catch the end of the 1st half of the IU /Penn St. college football game. Halftime sees IU ahead 17-7. * 14:40 – after the dramatic win by IU, I'm now watching Iowa St. vs TCU * 17:00 – listening to relaxing music and quietly reading * 19:00 – Svengoolie

Chess: * 10:00 – moved in all pending CC games


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In Summary: * No word yet on whether or not I've been accepted into clinical trials for my eye treatment. Hopefully I'll hear something re: that on Monday or Tuesday of next week.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 224.1 lbs. * bp= 134/78 (66)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:45 – toast and butter, 1 peanut butter sandwich * 13:00 – beef chop suey, chicken strips * 15:55 – fried rice, chicken strips

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:30 – listen to local news, talk radio * 05:15 – bank accounts activity monitored * 05:30 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources * 07:40 – listening to relaxing music as I prepare for this morning's appointment, meeting, testing, etc. * 08:15 to 12:30 – applying to enter clinical trials for my eye treatment. * 12:30 to 13:30 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 13:45 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources * 17:00 – now listening to college basketball, Georgetown Hoyas vs Maryland Terrapins

Chess: * 13:50 – moved in all pending CC games


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In Summary: * The most significant part of this Thursday in the Roscoe-verse was my decision this morning to sign up for clinical trials studying alternative treatments for my bad eye. Tomorrow morning I'll find out more about the details of what I signed up for.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.02 lbs. * bp= 139/81 (65)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:20 – pizza * 07:15 – toast and butter * 12:00 – pancakes * 14:20 – 1 fresh apple * 16:20 – cole slaw * 17:30 – 2 crispy oatmeal cookies

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news, talk radio * 06:15 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:30 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources * 10:00 to 11:00 – apt. with retina doc * 11:30 to 12:30 – brunch with Sylvia at iHop * 13:00 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources * 18:15 – listening to The Joe Pags Show * 20:00 – listening to relaxing music

Chess: * 15:15 – moved in all pending CC games


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In Summary: * Another calm, peaceful day is wrapping up. Hopefully a nice, restful night's sleep is next on this old boy's agenda. Tomorrow morning I've got an appointment with a retina doctor. It will be good to go into that well-rested.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 217.60 lbs. * bp= 126/79 (65)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:15 – toast and butter * 06:30 – 1 bbq sandwich * 08:15 – pizza * 09:05 – 1 peanutbutter sandwich * 10:20 – snacking on saltine crackers * 12:45 – mashed potatoes and gravy, cole slaw, biscuits, fried chicken * 15:00 – biscuits and butter * 17:50 – 1 stuffed croisant sandwich, 2 crispy oatmeal cookies

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 06:25 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:30 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources * 11:00 – listen to relaxing music * 12:45 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 14:10 – read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources * 18:10 – listening to relaxing music

Chess: * 12:30 – moved in all pending CC games


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In Summary: * Happy that my Thursday night College Football Game has early start time. Opening Kickoff is scheduled for 18:00 local time. I should be able to listen to this one in its entirety before my old brain completely fogs over.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 219.03 * bp= 134/84 (64)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:25 – toast and butter, coconut rice cake * 07:15 – ½ peanut butter sandwich * 12:30 – pizza

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 06:10 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:20 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources * 11:30 – placed online grocery orders with Walmart & Amazon * 12:30 to 13:00 – watch old game show and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 13:15 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources * 15:00 – listen to relaxing music while quietly reading * 17:30 – tuned into the radio feed of the Ohio Bobcats ahead of their Mid-American Conference Football Game vs the Miami (OH) Redhawks.

Chess: * 11:20 – moved in all pending CC games


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In Summary: * An acceptable Monday, this. Got the day's main chore (my weekly laundry) all done. Though unable to find a college football game tonight, I did find a college basketball game with a live radio feed. And with an early enough start time that I should be able to listen to the whole game before my brain shuts down for the night.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 221.90 lbs. * bp= 131/74 (67)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:25 – rice cake * 09:30 – 8 hot dogs * 09:50 – HEB bakery Halloween pumpkin cookies * 16:10 – fried pork * 17:10 – coconut rice cake

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:50 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:00 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources * 10:30 – start my weekly laundry * 12:00 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources * 15:10 – listening to relaxing music while folding laundry * 17:30 – listening to the radio call of a college basketball game, IUPUI Jaguars at Ohio St. Buckeyes

Chess: * 15:00 – moved in all pending CC games


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In Summary: * Another lucky day for me; the wife took me out to one of our favorite restaurants for brunch.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.9 lbs. * bp= 132/81 (59)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 08:00 – lasagna * 12:00 – filipino salad, crispy dumplings * 13:35 – cassava cake

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:50 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:30 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources * 11:30 to 13:30 – brunch with the wife at a favorite restaurant * 13:30 – home in time to catch the NASCAR Cup Series Countdown to Green Show * 14:00 – watching the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race * 18:00 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources

Chess: * 15:40 – moved in all pending CC games


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In Summary: * This Saturday had its high points: both college football games I cheer for won their respective games, and that brought smiles to my face, but the highest point was the wife taking me out for lunch at a favorite restaurant. Since I'm basically home bound, every opportunity to be out around other people enjoying my self is more precious than you can probably imagine.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.02 lbs. * bp= 135/85 (62)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:20 – toast and butter * 07:05 – lasagna * 12:00 – big 3-plate meal at a buffet restaurant, lunch with the wife

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 06:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:30 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources * 11:00 – tuned into a Big 10 Conference College Football Game, Penn St. Nittany Lions at Ohio St. Buckeyes * 11:30 to 13:30 – lunch with the wife at a favorite restaurant * 13:00 – back home and back to the Ohio St. game * 14:15 – after the Ohio St. win, I've tuned in the IU Sports Radio Network ahead of this afternoon's Big 10 Conference College Football Game, Indiana Hoosiers at Maryland Terrapins GO HOOSIERS! * 17:55 – after the big IU win, I'm catching up on news reports from various sources, reading, praying, etc. * 19:00 – Listening to Gregorian Chant while wrapping up my night prayers.

Chess: * 10:10 – moved in all pending CC games


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In Summary: * A nice, quiet Friday winds down. No trick or treaters again this year. Good thing. We didn't buy any trick or treat candy. I knew that I'd probably end up eating it all, and God knows I don't need to do that!

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 217.60 lbs. * bp= 132/82 (62)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:20 – toast and butter * 07:00 – cottage cheese and applesauce * 08:15 – 4 crispy oatmeal cookies * 10:20 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 12:30 – lasagna * 14:00 – fried chicken strips

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:50 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:30 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources and nap * 10:20 – watching S1:E10 of Tony & Ziva * 14:00 to 15:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 15:30 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources * 18:00 – listening to College Football, Memphis Tigers vs Rice Owls. I'll try to listen to this through to the end before putting head to pillow.

Chess: * 09:30 – moved in all pending CC games


by Roscoe

In Summary: * Uploading this post early on Friday morning rather than late on Thursday as I usually do. Don't know why I failed to post it last night. I may have been too distracted by the college football game I was following, who knows? Any way, here's my Thursday, on Friday morning.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 219.03 lbs. * bp= 134/82 (62)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:20 – toast and butter * 08:00 – 4 crispy oatmeal cookies * 08:45 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 11:00 – ½ seafood salad sandwich * 12:00 – beef chop suey, fried rice * 16:30 – bowl of ice cream * 18:00 – 4 crispy oatmeal cookies

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:30 – bank accounts activity monitored * 05:50 – read, pray, listen to news reports from various sources and nap * 12:00 to 13:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 13:10 – follow news reports from various sources * 17:30 – listening to The Joe Pags Show * 18:30 – listening to an American Athletic Conference College Football Game, the Tulane Green Wave at the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners.

Chess: * 11:20 – moved in all pending CC games


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