Treatment by the radiologists was scheduled for an hour later this morning, at 11:20, so this morning was more leisurely. I have decided this was a pretty good deal, or at least more relaxing. The radiation itself went like clockwork, without any noticeable effect today.
This afternoon friends Larry and Joanne stopped by to visit, and ended up doing us a big favor. We had a great visit, as they got to meet Gary for the first time and we shared lots of information and perspectives. When we mentioned our need to go to a Target and get a new air mattress for Gary, they agreeed to drive us there as they headed eastward to home. Great, and thanks, we said to them, planning to be dropped off and taking a taxi back here. So I got my MapQuest map and Gary got his Garmin, and we both got into the car with them. First thing we learned is the MapQuest and Garmin don't exactly agree on the best route to anywhere. This might have been a little confusing while driving the route to the Target store, variously described as six or more miles. And trust me, as we followed the directions down and out and around -- it was more than six miles.
But we found our way there, thanks to Larry and the Garmin, mostly, and Gary got his prize and I picked up three new shirts -- light cloth and double pockets. This means I can carry my cell phone in the pocket instead of on my belt -- much better, I think. And I have enough shirts to lower the rate of laundry, which is also a good accomplishment. Larry and Joanne calmly said they would be bringing us back to the hotel on their way out, which at least in my mind was way better than calling a cab. And I put the MapQuest printout back in my pocket and let it all go with Garmin. And yes, it reinforced my notion that I ought to buy one. Especially when we turned the wrong way and it rapidly readjusted and told us a new and suitable route to take.
Another grand day, with a great visit and several good phone calls from friends. It's time for me to go to bed and sleep toward tomorrow, so "good night and sleep well, all" and I will write more tomorrow evening.
Dennis & Faith, with help from Gary
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It was great to see you Dennis. We also enjoyed meeting Gary and the entertainment provided by you two, especially the trip to Target and back, made for a very enjoyable afternoon.
Keep up the good fight in your mission to kill, kill and kill it again.
Enjoying the narrative. I too prefer the two pocket model.
I too have been pondering a Garmin purchase! Especially seems how I am directionally challenged!!!! Can't wait to see ya!
Love ya, Jenny
Hello Dennis. Glad to read that you are doing well and have slipped into something of a routine with your treatments. Life will tick by such.
All this talk about hot weather makes me want to chime in. The predicted high for Yreka is 108 degrees on Sunday. That is a personal record for me. I've got two large fires buttoned up that are rethinking their good behavior, I just can feel it.
The two pocket model, eh? All I know is that if I don't have my uniform on, I don't have a good place to stow my reading glasses and I can't see much without them these days. Maybe I will get in touch with real fashion like Snelson and start buying the two pocket flannel plaids that look so dashing on him. As soon as the temps drop below 90 that is.
Thanks for the updates, my friend. I love reading them. Love, Patty
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