Tuesday, 10/5 -- Your chance to take a swing at Bush.

Day Two of my uncharted exploration of recovery time. Things are going well.

I've gone for walks around the neighborhood, each time going just a little bit farther. The hills are tough. The hills are very tough. Damn those hills. I do get winded from those damned hills. I'm not sure how much of it is my blood and how much of it is my muscle.

My big plans for the day: Unload the dishwasher, take a shower, go for a short walk, visit the doctor and go to my group meeting at the Wellness Community. It's a big day. Only two weeks ago just brushing my teeth was enough to make me tired. No kidding.

Today's doctor's visit may produce some answers to Friday's questions and uncertainties. I doubt it though. I think it won't be until later in the week or early next week that they have their info together. After all, I'm not their only patient.

On Saturday we're planning a backyard clean up. Anyone want to help?
The backyard has become overgrown in certain spots, mostly from neglect. Lyn and I want to slash most of the weeds to the ground and be done with it. A few bushes need to be trimmed as well. Not a big deal. It may take two hours, tops.

Hopefully the weather will be good.

If anyone would like some perennials, we have some up for grabs. You just have to dig them up and stick them in the ground at your house. The short list includes: pink peonies, irises of many colors, hostas, rose bushes and other assorted plants. They will all be in our way when we plant a veggie garden next year.

We also have a lot of free weeds that are up for grabs.

Here's an example of the overgrowth. This is our back door.