I need to take the time to proof read my posts. I usually do but this last post I didn't. I read it after it was sent and boy, I did mess up some. I do hope everyone could get the idea of what was being said. My mind was thinking faster than I was typing or I went back and read a section, made changes, and did not check to make sure everything flowed correctly, and I left behind extra words, and no sense at times.
Just to update on the last message about June. I have my ticket to California but a place to stay has not been determined yet. Clark has a condo in Long Beach that employees can stay in from time to time. Sam will be inquiring about this condo for us to stay in while there instead of a hotel. If we can get this, then we will bring Frankie. We both do not want to leave him for this week, in a cage, without making it comfortable for him. He is like a puppy with an attitude. Frankie just will not understand why he is being left. On short trips, this is OK as he also knows we will be back. With leaving him at the vet for a week, having his teeth cleaned too, while we are gone, will make the situation and his going to the vet, a terrible experience. (I know I would not like it). Frankie is part of the family.
I have so many little projects to get down around the house and I don't know where to begin. I know, at the beginning...he he. I just need to concentrate on one thing at a time instead of trying to do all the projects at once; nothing is resolved at that point.
Today is a new day and a renewed desire to finish at least one of the projects. Hey, It's a start! One of the bigger projects is to update my paper address book, update the house phones with names and numbers, update our cell phones with the same information, and then put everything on the computer's address book. Can you see why it is taking me so long to finish.
I then have to move all my documents, photos, etc. from the mac and me accounts to I Cloud as Apple has decided to stop using the @mac.com and @me.com. What a chore this one is too! I read the directions and it is also in multiple steps. I will need to sync my I Phone and I Pad to the computer, check to make sure everything has been moved to where it should be, and then do the update. Sam doesn't have the patience to mess with this chore. I don't mind doing it, but I dislike being interrupted in my concentration. This happens frequently...
Why can't life be a little easier? I guess we wouldn't grow and learn if it was too easy. This will make one a better person; one of which should be able to handle anything that might come along. I still would like to see how that easier feeling, feels like, but I just don't think it will be happening anytime soon.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
WOW, Its JUNE!
Ok, that sentence is nothing really special except we are in the sixth month already. Today is also the start of hurricane season. I didn't think I would be talking or thinking about hurricanes. Our newspaper gave the list of names for the hurricanes this year. Chris will be the next name used with Tony further down on the list. Hmmm, I wonder what type of hurricanes they will be...
We will be celebrating our wedding anniversary this year in California. We will be there for about a week. Frankie won't be able to go with us this time. He will have to be boarded at the Vet. He never has had to do this as he was boarded at someone's home. We are concerned how he will take this change. He will be put into a small cage and will not have the freedom he usually has while at home. We both wish we could take him but the California plans will not allow it.
My craft table has been started. It has been so warm to hot, the last few days (take goodness for A/C), that it makes working in the garage almost impossible. At least a little bit has been done so I can wait a little while longer.
Our neighborhood is changing again. The lot next to us had been sold and the house is now going up. It will be the last house in our section. We are missing the openness that was provided to us when the house wasn't there. Of course we have said to ourselves, we should have purchased that lot. If we had, we would have had to pay HOA fees in addition to our present house. We pay two separate fees now.
I am pretty sure we have all of our doctors set up now. I have another new appointment to go too but the rest are complete. We saw our new dentist on Thursday and it was a fantastic experience. They used different tools. To take pictures of your mouth, the hygienist used a hand held camera that was the size of a wand. The pictures taken went straight to their computer. They now had a pictures of your teeth and then could add any further detail. The office also had something that looked like a black light that she used to look into your mouth. This device could tell whether you had cavities or problems with your mouth for the dentist to take a look further. I go back in two weeks to have a spot on the inside of my left cheek rechecked to see if it is still there or has gone away. Of course, my mind is going crazy but I was also told not to worry about it. If it was still there, then the next step will be to an oral surgeon. So, I wait.
This office, though, has been the best we have ever gone too. They all are so pleasant, the cleaning was easy and not rough as the last one was in California. They have TV's in each exam room. One of the rooms is for kids only and they show cartoons or shows that would interest the age of the child. Where was this when the kids were growing up?!
We had a problem with the Duffy boat the other day. We took it out and before we went too far, we lost power or just about. We called the gate house to try and find someone to help. We were had to go backwards in order to go forwards. The boat corrected this situation so the boat could go forward as it should have been doing, but it did it on its own. We made it back to the house but just barely. A repair service was contacted and we learned that the Duffy boat needs to be on a charge all the time. We were told the batteries just ran out of juice. We would charge the boat for most of a day or after taking it our and then take it off the charge at night fall. The boat has now been on a charge for the last couple of days but one particular person is anxious to get back out on the lake. Sunday will be the day.
We had Karen and Eddie spend the Memorial Day weekend with us. Karen had a conference in Washington DC and was able to stop for a visit on her return home. They did have to cut it short when Beryl decided to pay South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida a little visit. Karen and Eddie were able to make it back home before the heavy rain started. Florida did lose some power but we didn't have any problem. Beryl started as a tropical depression, then a tropical storm, and almost to hurricane force, Category 1, status. It stayed a storm when it reached land fall and slowly left the area after drenching the states with much needed water. Everyone has been dealing with drought conditions, that this soaking was a welcomed relief.
June is now starting to look full already. Between appointments, social events at the clubhouse, and trying to complete projects, we are busy. What happened to taking it easy?
We will be celebrating our wedding anniversary this year in California. We will be there for about a week. Frankie won't be able to go with us this time. He will have to be boarded at the Vet. He never has had to do this as he was boarded at someone's home. We are concerned how he will take this change. He will be put into a small cage and will not have the freedom he usually has while at home. We both wish we could take him but the California plans will not allow it.
My craft table has been started. It has been so warm to hot, the last few days (take goodness for A/C), that it makes working in the garage almost impossible. At least a little bit has been done so I can wait a little while longer.
Our neighborhood is changing again. The lot next to us had been sold and the house is now going up. It will be the last house in our section. We are missing the openness that was provided to us when the house wasn't there. Of course we have said to ourselves, we should have purchased that lot. If we had, we would have had to pay HOA fees in addition to our present house. We pay two separate fees now.
I am pretty sure we have all of our doctors set up now. I have another new appointment to go too but the rest are complete. We saw our new dentist on Thursday and it was a fantastic experience. They used different tools. To take pictures of your mouth, the hygienist used a hand held camera that was the size of a wand. The pictures taken went straight to their computer. They now had a pictures of your teeth and then could add any further detail. The office also had something that looked like a black light that she used to look into your mouth. This device could tell whether you had cavities or problems with your mouth for the dentist to take a look further. I go back in two weeks to have a spot on the inside of my left cheek rechecked to see if it is still there or has gone away. Of course, my mind is going crazy but I was also told not to worry about it. If it was still there, then the next step will be to an oral surgeon. So, I wait.
This office, though, has been the best we have ever gone too. They all are so pleasant, the cleaning was easy and not rough as the last one was in California. They have TV's in each exam room. One of the rooms is for kids only and they show cartoons or shows that would interest the age of the child. Where was this when the kids were growing up?!
We had a problem with the Duffy boat the other day. We took it out and before we went too far, we lost power or just about. We called the gate house to try and find someone to help. We were had to go backwards in order to go forwards. The boat corrected this situation so the boat could go forward as it should have been doing, but it did it on its own. We made it back to the house but just barely. A repair service was contacted and we learned that the Duffy boat needs to be on a charge all the time. We were told the batteries just ran out of juice. We would charge the boat for most of a day or after taking it our and then take it off the charge at night fall. The boat has now been on a charge for the last couple of days but one particular person is anxious to get back out on the lake. Sunday will be the day.
We had Karen and Eddie spend the Memorial Day weekend with us. Karen had a conference in Washington DC and was able to stop for a visit on her return home. They did have to cut it short when Beryl decided to pay South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida a little visit. Karen and Eddie were able to make it back home before the heavy rain started. Florida did lose some power but we didn't have any problem. Beryl started as a tropical depression, then a tropical storm, and almost to hurricane force, Category 1, status. It stayed a storm when it reached land fall and slowly left the area after drenching the states with much needed water. Everyone has been dealing with drought conditions, that this soaking was a welcomed relief.
June is now starting to look full already. Between appointments, social events at the clubhouse, and trying to complete projects, we are busy. What happened to taking it easy?
Monday, April 30, 2012
New Medication
I will be starting a new oral MS drug called Gilenya on Monday, May 7. I will be arriving at 9:00 am and then spend the next 6 hours in the doctors office. This drug can cause heart problems and this is why they want you to start it first with them. I don't anticipate any problems. I have to make sure I bring things to do, things I might want to snack on, reading material, etc. Oh yeah, and wear comfortable clothing.
I am going to be getting the new Nicholas Spark's book by the end of this week, so I am sure I will read the whole book while there.
I attended a support group last Friday but I wasn't able to stay very long as I had to go to a doctor's appointment on Hilton Head. It can take about 30 minutes to get over there depending on traffic. It was just a check up from my surgery on that Monday. I am doing fine by the way and the Botox in the bladder has helped. It is so strange not to have those urges to rush to the bathroom but I can go when I want or need too. I know...too much information or TMI.
We still haven't pin down a general doctor yet but we are closer. It is down to two. We can go with a service of several doctors or a single doctor. We like the service of several doctors because this facility has everything you would need. If you need an x-ray, or a blood test, you won't have to anywhere as it will all be right there. The single doctor has just moved from New York but he has a number of years experience. He is just starting to get his patiences for his practice so that might be a good one.
I am going to start with a personal trainer in a couple of days. Hampton Lake has a fitness center and you have a chance to either work with a trainer or not. I just elected to work with one. The fitness center is aware of my MS so I will see how everything plays out.
I am going to be getting the new Nicholas Spark's book by the end of this week, so I am sure I will read the whole book while there.
I attended a support group last Friday but I wasn't able to stay very long as I had to go to a doctor's appointment on Hilton Head. It can take about 30 minutes to get over there depending on traffic. It was just a check up from my surgery on that Monday. I am doing fine by the way and the Botox in the bladder has helped. It is so strange not to have those urges to rush to the bathroom but I can go when I want or need too. I know...too much information or TMI.
We still haven't pin down a general doctor yet but we are closer. It is down to two. We can go with a service of several doctors or a single doctor. We like the service of several doctors because this facility has everything you would need. If you need an x-ray, or a blood test, you won't have to anywhere as it will all be right there. The single doctor has just moved from New York but he has a number of years experience. He is just starting to get his patiences for his practice so that might be a good one.
I am going to start with a personal trainer in a couple of days. Hampton Lake has a fitness center and you have a chance to either work with a trainer or not. I just elected to work with one. The fitness center is aware of my MS so I will see how everything plays out.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Changes
It has been a busy couple of weeks around here. Sam had been flying back and forth to Canada for about a month, in hopes of landing a large project for Clark Construction. Alas, it wasn't meant to be as they lost to a Canadian company. They gave it their best effort though but everyone seemed a little defeated.
I have finally connected with 3 new doctors. The first being my neurologist. He is a good looking doc if I say so myself. He is changing the medication that I have taken since 1997, Avonex. He is changing it to Gilenya. It is a new oral drug and it is stronger than the Avonex. Dr. Bettle said because I had been having flare-ups, the Avonex was not doing its job.
Gilenya has been talked about a lot in the news because of a serious side effect. It can affect your heart. Some people have died but those looking out for things like this, are not sure if it was the new drug or something else they were taking. A report on their findings should be out tomorrow. I have NOT started it as they will have the drug made, mail it to me, and then I will call Dr. Bettle to set up an appointment with him at his office. The first dose is done in the office so they can keep an eye on you for any complications. They have many of their patients on this drug without any problem. I have to stay for 6 hours during this monitoring and I will be checked every hour. Your heart could slow down and this is why you take the first dose with them. It does recover but it doesn't happen real fast.
Based on this, you may be saying to yourself - why am I doing this? I trust what my doctor has told me, I have checked online for information, and I won't have to give me a shot every week into my thigh. I have an opthamologist, taking care of my eyes, to make sure there is no problem with them on this drug.
I have a new psychiatrist for my depression. He also changed my medication by increasing one of the drugs. He seems OK but I will wait and see how it goes. He is different. His office is on the second floor and I have to go up stairs to get to it. I don't have a problem doing this feat right now but I am not sure what would happen if I am not able. I am not sure if he has another office. I guess I will cross that bridge when I come to it.
I also have a new urologist because of an over active bladder. I have dealt with this problem for many years. What my doctor is going to do is use Botox to calm it down. I will have this procedure on Monday, April 23. I am not going into details on what will be done unless someone wants that information. Just let me know an I will send the information by separate email.
We still need to find a general doctor and my female doctor. When you can't get a referral from someone, you just have to close your eyes and pick one. We also look for someone close to us if we can, though we have had to drive into Savannah for doctors. Savannah is about a half hour from us so it doesn't take much time to get there.
We still haven't straighten out the 2nd bedroom. It doesn't have as many boxes as before but the room needs a makeover. This was my room to do my scrap booking and other crafts in and so far it is a catch all for everything we don't know where else to put it. We do have nothing but time so it isn't a big priority except maybe to me. he he. We did get new pillows for the chairs and couch in the family room. They look pretty good. I went and used a brighter color to give it a little pop! Sounds like one of those home shows.
We are planning a cruise to Western Europe September 1. We will fly into Barcelona, Spain, and depart from there. We will then go to Naples/Pompeii, Italy, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) Italy, Cannes, France, Marseille, France, and then back to Barcelona. It will be a 7 day trip. We will probably stay a day in Barcelona before flying back home. This will be our first trip to Europe. It will take us about 17 hours to fly there between the layovers and time changes. On the way over, we will stop twice but on the way back, it will only be once. Why they don't have a flight like that going, is any bodies guess.
The MS Walk happens next month but we will be missing it this year. In June will be the golf tournament for Betty's Builders, so we decided to fly then rather than for both. We haven't missed that walk in over 10 years, so it is a little strange not participating.
We are meeting the neighbors on our street and everyone has been wonderful. The last house will be built on the lot right next to us and this will be the last one. Our street will be finished. We wished we had purchased this lot but we were too late. We will just have close neighbors. It will be good ...
I have finally connected with 3 new doctors. The first being my neurologist. He is a good looking doc if I say so myself. He is changing the medication that I have taken since 1997, Avonex. He is changing it to Gilenya. It is a new oral drug and it is stronger than the Avonex. Dr. Bettle said because I had been having flare-ups, the Avonex was not doing its job.
Gilenya has been talked about a lot in the news because of a serious side effect. It can affect your heart. Some people have died but those looking out for things like this, are not sure if it was the new drug or something else they were taking. A report on their findings should be out tomorrow. I have NOT started it as they will have the drug made, mail it to me, and then I will call Dr. Bettle to set up an appointment with him at his office. The first dose is done in the office so they can keep an eye on you for any complications. They have many of their patients on this drug without any problem. I have to stay for 6 hours during this monitoring and I will be checked every hour. Your heart could slow down and this is why you take the first dose with them. It does recover but it doesn't happen real fast.
Based on this, you may be saying to yourself - why am I doing this? I trust what my doctor has told me, I have checked online for information, and I won't have to give me a shot every week into my thigh. I have an opthamologist, taking care of my eyes, to make sure there is no problem with them on this drug.
I have a new psychiatrist for my depression. He also changed my medication by increasing one of the drugs. He seems OK but I will wait and see how it goes. He is different. His office is on the second floor and I have to go up stairs to get to it. I don't have a problem doing this feat right now but I am not sure what would happen if I am not able. I am not sure if he has another office. I guess I will cross that bridge when I come to it.
I also have a new urologist because of an over active bladder. I have dealt with this problem for many years. What my doctor is going to do is use Botox to calm it down. I will have this procedure on Monday, April 23. I am not going into details on what will be done unless someone wants that information. Just let me know an I will send the information by separate email.
We still need to find a general doctor and my female doctor. When you can't get a referral from someone, you just have to close your eyes and pick one. We also look for someone close to us if we can, though we have had to drive into Savannah for doctors. Savannah is about a half hour from us so it doesn't take much time to get there.
We still haven't straighten out the 2nd bedroom. It doesn't have as many boxes as before but the room needs a makeover. This was my room to do my scrap booking and other crafts in and so far it is a catch all for everything we don't know where else to put it. We do have nothing but time so it isn't a big priority except maybe to me. he he. We did get new pillows for the chairs and couch in the family room. They look pretty good. I went and used a brighter color to give it a little pop! Sounds like one of those home shows.
We are planning a cruise to Western Europe September 1. We will fly into Barcelona, Spain, and depart from there. We will then go to Naples/Pompeii, Italy, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) Italy, Cannes, France, Marseille, France, and then back to Barcelona. It will be a 7 day trip. We will probably stay a day in Barcelona before flying back home. This will be our first trip to Europe. It will take us about 17 hours to fly there between the layovers and time changes. On the way over, we will stop twice but on the way back, it will only be once. Why they don't have a flight like that going, is any bodies guess.
The MS Walk happens next month but we will be missing it this year. In June will be the golf tournament for Betty's Builders, so we decided to fly then rather than for both. We haven't missed that walk in over 10 years, so it is a little strange not participating.
We are meeting the neighbors on our street and everyone has been wonderful. The last house will be built on the lot right next to us and this will be the last one. Our street will be finished. We wished we had purchased this lot but we were too late. We will just have close neighbors. It will be good ...
Saturday, April 7, 2012
The Waiting Game
We have two waiting games going on for us right now. I am waiting to hear from my neurologist to tell me if I am a candidate to start on Gilenya. I had the blood test and the eye exam. I think because of the holiday, it may be later next week before I find out anything. The reading material I received has been read several times. I did check online for any further information but it all basically said what the reading material said. My neurologist felt that the Avonex was a weaker drug and Gilenya is better. I have been on Avonex since 1997. I would imagine that the other drugs would have a different affect on me and still reach the same conclusion, to cut down the flare-ups that I have been having and slow things down.
There will be two other drugs coming out later this year. One of the new ones, did read very hopeful. It is now being reviewed by the FDA. Right now it is called BG-12. I could wait for that one too if I am not able to take the Gilenya.
The other waiting game has to do with my better half. All the work has been done, the presentation to the owners was a success, and now everyone waits to hear about the decision as to whom will be building the Edmonton Oilers Arena. Clark Construction is hoping they will be awarded this project. It will be the first job outside the US. I have met the Canadian folks that are joint venturing with Clark on this job, and they are very nice. I have already been asked to visit if Sam needs to go there. I wish I could share the renderings of the arena, but they are confidential right now. It is neat though!
I also just found out that if Clark Construction has been chosen, and I think they will, it will mean that we will either go back to California (San Diego area) or to Edmonton, Canada, for a year. What I think will happen is this: We will go back to the San Diego area and Sam will fly back and forth to Canada from there. We should know what the decision will be by the middle of next week, April 9-13.
We ordered patio furniture finally. We are getting another chair, that rocks and swivels, a love seat, a side table, and a coffee table. We still don't have a dining table for the chairs to go around but at least we have a little more seating. That table will be next on the list, so we can have meals outside.
We are slowly moving out of boxes. The book case from IKEA is already full. We will need to get another piece of furniture to hold the other things we have that hasn't found a home yet. I am hoping very soon that I will have my space to do my crafts and scrap booking. It will be so nice when I don't have to put everything away because someone wanted to see the house.
Speaking of the house, the California house should have a closing date sometime next week. It will depend on how fast all the papers are put together for escrow. All the documents are there, but someone has to put it all together and they aren't in a rush like the rest of us. It is still a go for the sale and it will such a relief to have that portion behind us.
There will be two other drugs coming out later this year. One of the new ones, did read very hopeful. It is now being reviewed by the FDA. Right now it is called BG-12. I could wait for that one too if I am not able to take the Gilenya.
The other waiting game has to do with my better half. All the work has been done, the presentation to the owners was a success, and now everyone waits to hear about the decision as to whom will be building the Edmonton Oilers Arena. Clark Construction is hoping they will be awarded this project. It will be the first job outside the US. I have met the Canadian folks that are joint venturing with Clark on this job, and they are very nice. I have already been asked to visit if Sam needs to go there. I wish I could share the renderings of the arena, but they are confidential right now. It is neat though!
I also just found out that if Clark Construction has been chosen, and I think they will, it will mean that we will either go back to California (San Diego area) or to Edmonton, Canada, for a year. What I think will happen is this: We will go back to the San Diego area and Sam will fly back and forth to Canada from there. We should know what the decision will be by the middle of next week, April 9-13.
We ordered patio furniture finally. We are getting another chair, that rocks and swivels, a love seat, a side table, and a coffee table. We still don't have a dining table for the chairs to go around but at least we have a little more seating. That table will be next on the list, so we can have meals outside.
We are slowly moving out of boxes. The book case from IKEA is already full. We will need to get another piece of furniture to hold the other things we have that hasn't found a home yet. I am hoping very soon that I will have my space to do my crafts and scrap booking. It will be so nice when I don't have to put everything away because someone wanted to see the house.
Speaking of the house, the California house should have a closing date sometime next week. It will depend on how fast all the papers are put together for escrow. All the documents are there, but someone has to put it all together and they aren't in a rush like the rest of us. It is still a go for the sale and it will such a relief to have that portion behind us.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
New Doctor is Wonderful
I had a long appointment today but that was to be expected as a new patient. Dr. Bettler, who is German and has a great accent and is good looking (just sayin'), went over my records but did not want the paper version as he puts all his notes on his computer. This way he can pull up any of my information whenever or where ever he needs it.
He suggested for me to go on Gilenya, which is the first oral drug for MS. I did talk to him about people dying after taking this drug but he said it was only 5 people in Europe and they really aren't sure if it was the drug or something else. He also said the first dose is given in the doctor's office and you have to wait there for 6 hours to make sure you are not having any problems.
So I have reading material and other exams to go through before I start. This process will not be a quick one. Dr. Bettler said that the Avonex I am on now is not a strong medication anymore. Because I have had several flare ups recently, he said the Avonex is not working for me. He even said if he had a new patient, that person would be started on Gilenya. This drug it is to help stop the flare-ups and then I don't have to have steroids. That would be a very positive thing as I have had a lot of strong steroids by IV.
With one doctor down, I now have 5 more doctors to find and make appointments. Several of them are not close by but will require a little bit of travel. Savannah or Hilton Head are two of the locations which are both about a half hour or so away. Not too bad!
He suggested for me to go on Gilenya, which is the first oral drug for MS. I did talk to him about people dying after taking this drug but he said it was only 5 people in Europe and they really aren't sure if it was the drug or something else. He also said the first dose is given in the doctor's office and you have to wait there for 6 hours to make sure you are not having any problems.
So I have reading material and other exams to go through before I start. This process will not be a quick one. Dr. Bettler said that the Avonex I am on now is not a strong medication anymore. Because I have had several flare ups recently, he said the Avonex is not working for me. He even said if he had a new patient, that person would be started on Gilenya. This drug it is to help stop the flare-ups and then I don't have to have steroids. That would be a very positive thing as I have had a lot of strong steroids by IV.
With one doctor down, I now have 5 more doctors to find and make appointments. Several of them are not close by but will require a little bit of travel. Savannah or Hilton Head are two of the locations which are both about a half hour or so away. Not too bad!
House sold and a closing date
The CA house sold after we left and it should be closing next week. What a big relief! This has been a long process but one we are hoping to have finished soon. The buyers are very excited to get in and I really hope things will go smoothly on closing day. We haven't had to pay too much for any repairs - just some termite damage. Termites is an ongoing problem there and one we will not have to worry about anymore. YEA!
We are almost out of boxes. We just have one more bedroom to set up and it will actually be my craft room. Right now, we have to figure out how to get storage for all the scrap books I have that I haven't been able to do because of having to keep the CA house all clean and neat with the house on the market. Every time I would pull everything out then I would have to put every thing back because someone wanted to see the house. What a pain that was so I just gave up trying.
I have my first neurologist appointment today with a new doctor here in SC. I have a stack of medical records, starting from 2002, and a couple of CD's showing a couple of my MRI's to give him. It may be too much but at least I have something and the office will not have to wait for my records. I am a little nervous about him as I never received a recommendation for him except by the National MS Society. You would think that should be a good recommendation I could go by, but you never know. How is he around patients, what is his background with MS, etc. Questions I hope to have answered today. If you don't feel comfortable with your doctor and have confidence in him or her, then it makes one question whether you will be able to call with a question or concern and he or she will respond.
On Monday, April 2, will be a VERY important day for Clark Construction. They will be presenting their proposal for the construction of the Edmonton Oilers Arena in Edmonton, Canada. I have seen the concept photos of what the owners want and it is a very futuristic building. I will make sure it will be OK to share photos and when I get the OK I will do just that.
Another flight to Canada will be occurring this Saturday with the presentation on Monday. It will be a large group, each giving their own piece of the the bid. A lot of stress is taking place right now and I need to be very careful of what I say, or do, or even ask for, as I never know what kind of reaction I will get. I know his mind right now is on that presentation. The pressure is tremendous. The company wants this job! I know it doesn't take one person but a team to accomplish this but it doesn't mean any less pressure.
It is starting to get warmer as the days are going by. Our house seems to stay pretty cool which is a good thing right now but I do know it will just get hotter. How will I do? Well, I have a couple of cooling vests to use and AC. I could also go to the clubhouse and read to use their AC. I will make it work or just deal with it the best I can.
A house will be started right next to us shortly. I am not ready for this to happen. We have had problems with the dust and noise from the completion of another house just a couple of lots over. Can you just imagine what the noise and dust and mess we will have and right next door? I can't even keep my house clean and dusted NOW! Maybe this would be a good time to go back to California for three months.
Our house is looking a little crowded with all our stuff now. I am sure it will be fine once we have things in place, pictures on the walls, and everything stored or put away. Right now ... the house could use some help. I try to work as long as I can but my legs won't let me go as long as I want. This may be a good thing as it causes me to take a break but I just sit and look at what needs to be done. We have all the time in the world to get it finished and I am sure it will be an ever changing project.
We are almost out of boxes. We just have one more bedroom to set up and it will actually be my craft room. Right now, we have to figure out how to get storage for all the scrap books I have that I haven't been able to do because of having to keep the CA house all clean and neat with the house on the market. Every time I would pull everything out then I would have to put every thing back because someone wanted to see the house. What a pain that was so I just gave up trying.
I have my first neurologist appointment today with a new doctor here in SC. I have a stack of medical records, starting from 2002, and a couple of CD's showing a couple of my MRI's to give him. It may be too much but at least I have something and the office will not have to wait for my records. I am a little nervous about him as I never received a recommendation for him except by the National MS Society. You would think that should be a good recommendation I could go by, but you never know. How is he around patients, what is his background with MS, etc. Questions I hope to have answered today. If you don't feel comfortable with your doctor and have confidence in him or her, then it makes one question whether you will be able to call with a question or concern and he or she will respond.
On Monday, April 2, will be a VERY important day for Clark Construction. They will be presenting their proposal for the construction of the Edmonton Oilers Arena in Edmonton, Canada. I have seen the concept photos of what the owners want and it is a very futuristic building. I will make sure it will be OK to share photos and when I get the OK I will do just that.
Another flight to Canada will be occurring this Saturday with the presentation on Monday. It will be a large group, each giving their own piece of the the bid. A lot of stress is taking place right now and I need to be very careful of what I say, or do, or even ask for, as I never know what kind of reaction I will get. I know his mind right now is on that presentation. The pressure is tremendous. The company wants this job! I know it doesn't take one person but a team to accomplish this but it doesn't mean any less pressure.
It is starting to get warmer as the days are going by. Our house seems to stay pretty cool which is a good thing right now but I do know it will just get hotter. How will I do? Well, I have a couple of cooling vests to use and AC. I could also go to the clubhouse and read to use their AC. I will make it work or just deal with it the best I can.
A house will be started right next to us shortly. I am not ready for this to happen. We have had problems with the dust and noise from the completion of another house just a couple of lots over. Can you just imagine what the noise and dust and mess we will have and right next door? I can't even keep my house clean and dusted NOW! Maybe this would be a good time to go back to California for three months.
Our house is looking a little crowded with all our stuff now. I am sure it will be fine once we have things in place, pictures on the walls, and everything stored or put away. Right now ... the house could use some help. I try to work as long as I can but my legs won't let me go as long as I want. This may be a good thing as it causes me to take a break but I just sit and look at what needs to be done. We have all the time in the world to get it finished and I am sure it will be an ever changing project.
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