Monday, September 29, 2014

WOW, OCTOBER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.....

and, it doesn't even seem like we had a summer.  Although, I am not complaining.  The local fair has come and gone.  It is one of only two fairs in this county that are still considered 'farm fairs', not a carnival atmosphere.  So, Friday, after breakfast, I went home, grabbed Archie, put him in his jeans and t-shirt and off we went to the fair!  He was very well received.  Four different people asked if they could take his picture.  One was the manager of my insurance agency.  She took his picture in front of their banner at their booth.  He was so good, stood up on his hind legs, showing off.  Then she sent the picture to everyone at the office, telling them "our mascot was visiting us".  We had a great time at the fair.


We've had some tragedy in the Amish community.  Four young fellows were swimming in the big creek not far from my house when a wicked, fast-moving thunderstorm came up.  They were running for the house and were struck by lightning.  One did not survive.  8 years old.  So sad.  Then another, 24 year old father of two, was filling silo and climbed up and down into the silo to check if it was filling correctly, was overcome with the methane gas that can build up.  Another young man went in to see where he was and almost didn't make it out.   I don't understand why the Amish fellow would do that as everyone knows how dangerous methane gas can be.  Stupid move but still sad.


I have been told firewood is scarce around these parts.  My friend, Bobby, finally found some on the fourth try, for $160 a cord, delivered.  I really don't need any this year, 'cause I didn't burn the stoves much last year do to running everyday to see dad in the hospital and home.  I am glad I had those propane wall furnaces installed.  Got the tank filled last week, $1.59/gallon.  Dad is threatening to burn his stove in the basement this winter.  He loves doing that, but, he knows I don't want him going up and down those steps.  He keeps saying, "I'll be extra careful."  I've resigned myself to the fact that I'll find him someday, either out in the barn or at the bottom of those stairs.  Told this to my cousin and a few friends who all say, ''but, what can you do."  Just pray, I guess.


The doctor put me on a new med to try to help with this joint pain and achy-ness.  Since it can cause drowsiness, I took the first one last night.  Slept for 12 hours.  But sorta feel better.  We'll see how it goes.  He tested me for a plethora of problems, Lyme, Lupus and a hosts of others, all came back negative.  We agreed I am a conundrum. But, as I set here, I have noticed that my backache has diminished this morning.  So, maybe we're onto something? 


Need to get over to dad's, later................



2 comments:

Dizzy-Dick said...

My wife has a problem with pain, and nothing that she is willing to take seems to help much. I think as we get older, we should be fitted with places to add oil or grease.

SHARON said...

I agree, 'Grease Zerts are Us'.