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Barbara
Fritchman Thompson Diary
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of 0 January 2008
Latest Update: Sunday, 5 January 2008 10:40 a.m.
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January 2008
To make things easier for Bob he made our diary pages for today with no date so we can start off the new year tomorrow.
I had my physical therapy appointment this morning. When they called
me in and I walked through the door the room looked just like a big
gym. Exercise machines, flat tables, etc. Along the far wall was three
or four rooms with doors. A very nice young therapist asked a few
questions then had me change into the shorts I brought along. She had
me straighten then bend my knee each time taking measurements. I could
make the knee go flat and bend it past 90 degrees. I did several
exercises with towels and some long stretch bands she gave me to do at
home. The first band was not strong enough so she brought me a stronger
one. We went out to the bicycles for a three minute ride to show
me how far to set the seat back using the right leg so I do not over
extend it. I then did a couple of other things she suggested I could
try starting next week.
She turned me loose to do anything at the gym I want included the leg
extensions and the leg press machines. Obviously I will start out with
low weights but she suggested using just right leg to make sure I work
it as well as both. There is nothing they can do there, at $25 a
co-pay, that I can't do myself at home and at the gym. If I have any
questions I can give her call but will not go back until I see the
doctor in three weeks. It felt pretty good after the little workout I
gave it.
From there I went on to work. Working through lunch I made up most of
the time. Today was Friday, tomorrow is Saturday, and Wednesday is
Monday. What a chopped up week. Everyone will be back on Wednesday.
Happy New Year's Eve. We will spend it quietly. There is still a
statewide burning bane on despite the recent rains but I am sure some
kids will still set of fireworks at midnight.
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Tuesday, 1 January 2008
Happy New Year. Bob and celebrated in our
usual New Year's Eve tradition...in bed and asleep at midnight until
fireworks went off which sets off Malcolm's barker.
I am working around the house getting stuff back in its place, dusting,
etc. If you have breakables that need dusting try using one of those
cans of compressed air. They work great for me since I do not have soft
hands. Instead of trying to gently dust I can just spray the dust
off. Periodically I take a break to watch some of the parade.
Malcolm had been wild the last few weeks. Since before the surgery I
have not been able to have him out back to play very much. Today is
very windy with temperatures in the 40's and sunny. I took the dogs out
back to play and get me outside as well. Other than walking the dogs I
have not had much outdoor time myself. The weekend before the surgery I
blew a big pile of leaves to the side of the driveway by the hedge.
While I was out back I grabbed the pitch fork to fork them into my yard
waste cart. They were still wet and compacted from all the rain. I
needed to something in the yard and I could handle that pretty easily.
I am still not doing anything that requires I a lot of stooping and
bending down but I can do a lot at waist height.
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Wednesday, 2 January 2008
Two Mondays in one week. That is just not
fair. Things were pretty much back to normal today with attorneys,
paralegals, and secretaries returning to the fray after their long
holiday.
We are having the coldest temperatures of the season so far with highs
today in the 30's but 20 to 25 mph winds. Tonight is to be in the low
20's with wind chills in the single digits. More of the same for
tomorrow.
After work I headed for the gym for my first full work out since my
surgery. I worked the knee as instructed by the physical therapist plus
did some upper body work. The knee felt good during the workout and so
far, feels fine two hours later.
Last night I finished the Craig Martha's Vineyard mystery. J.W. and Zee
now have a new baby. Craig's humor will sneak up on you with the adult
dialog. Now, he has J.W. making comments for his son Joshua that just
hilarious. Zee has been cast in a minor role for a movie being shot on
the island and J.W. has been hired as a driver. The book included the
usual cast of characters.
I started the most recent in the Jacquelin Winspear, Messenger of Truth, that I picked up at Malice.
We have taken a break from watching mysteries and instead have been
watching some period movies such as Onegin, Elizabeth I starring Helen
Mirren, and Victoria and Albert. A nice change of pace. I enjoyed
Elizabeth and Victoria and Albert but did not think much of Onegin.
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Thursday, 3 January 2008
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Friday, 4 January 2008
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We had another very cold night last night,
mid teens, but it warmed up nicely by noon. I decided to give my knee
some real exercise and walk to the post office to mail some letters.
It's a couple of blocks over both up and down some no so steep
sidewalks. I did pretty well though I am still not able to walk very
fast. It felt good to get out for some fresh air.
When I got back to the front of the building where I work I spotted an
old friend of ours. Turns out she just started working in the same
building as I but on one of the lower floors rented by an accounting
firm. We took a few minutes on the ride up the elevator to catch up on
news and exchange contact information.
I forgot to mention Duncan turned 13 years old on New Years Day. He is
doing pretty well for his age although his back left hip is not too
good. He still get around well but needs help up stairs, etc. The
neighbors across the street have an 18 year old chocolate lab. She gets
around pretty well for her age being that she is almost blind.
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Saturday, 5 January 2008
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Still working on the house cleaning. I did
the den this morning. I love hardwood floors but dog hair, dirt, and
other assorted matter gets collected under the furniture. Bob moved the
couch for me vacuuming the floor and wall. I try to that several
times a year anyway.
It warmed up to close to 40 by mid-morning so I took the dogs around
back to play. Since I still cannot walk the dogs by myself it allowed
them a chance to get some exercise and potty without having to have Bob
go. I just have to be careful walking around in the back yard but I
enjoyed it as well.
This afternoon I will work on getting the table top stuff back in the living room.
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Sunday, 6 January 2008
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We spent a nice, relaxing evening last night inviting Kim down for pizza and a visit.
This morning we slept in until 7:45 then I spent some leisure time
reading the paper. I caught up on the ironing and am now working on my
office. I have pulled everything off my desk and desktop storage
shelves for a good dusting and reorganization. Next, I shall tackle
messy shelves, etc. and give everything a good vacuuming. I am having
to move books around to make more room on the shelves in my office. The
same for the living room book shelves.
It is to be in the low 60's today. At some point I will have the dogs out back for some playtime.
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