4.12.2026

 The last couple of days, Jim's been able to do a few things in the wood shop.  Today, we moved the cabinet frame off the work bench and onto the floor...

Jim next glued the side piece onto the wood frame...

All clamped and drying.  When it's dry, he made it so he can take the side piece off and prime and paint it.  Then we can move the frame upstairs and he can assemble it in place.

After getting approval from the doctor, Jim has gotten on the elliptical the last two evenings, which he's happy about.

4.11 - High 53.2/Low 36.7
4.12 - High 49.6/Low 27.8

4.10.2026

Jim has had doctor appointments the last couple days.  On Wednesday, he had to go to his primary to get clearance for his upcoming cataract surgery.  His doctor was thrilled with his latest bloodwork and EKG, so all was good there.

Our primary physicians are located just a little north of us, and it was fun to see this view of the ski slopes on our way home...

Yesterday, he had his follow-up visit with the surgeon after the hernia surgery.  Again, the doctor was happy with his progress.  Jim is off even Advil but still experiences soreness, which the doctor said was to be expected with all the work he did inside.  The doctor did tell him that he is able to start ramping up activities - including the elliptical - as he can tolerate.  Jim is very happy about that!

We decided to celebrate all the good news with dinner at The Local.  It was interesting - as we were waiting for a seat, we overhead the family next to us say they were from Cleveland, and we ended up having a conversation with them.  They were staying at an AirBnB in town and their host recommended The Local.  They stopped at our table on the way out and said they loved their food and the town.  Small world for sure.

4.8 - High 49.5/Low 19.5
4.9 - High 62.7/Low 29.6
4.10 - High 69.3/Low 38.1

4.7.2026

 

Did you partake in any of these celebrations today?  

It was an on/off snowy day - different kind of April showers!  It was pretty though.  We took a walk later in the afternoon and flakes were still flying around, plus it was quite breezy and chilly.  

4.6 - High 44.7/Low 30.7
4.7 - High 37.7/Low 29.1 - flurries!

4.5.2026

Quite the dual celebration day - today is Jim's birthday as well as Easter!  Happy birthday, my dear, I'm so grateful to have spent so many birthday celebrations together - you have my heart!  And thanks to everyone for the cards and messages to celebrate his day!

Jim's recovery has kind of stalled a bit, so we've just been taking it easy.  We worked on and finished another puzzle over the last few days, have taken some walks, done some computer work, and just relaxed.  It's tough for Jim to not be more active but this is his month of healing!

We're having a low key Easter celebration and watching Mass from home.  But of course there has to be cake and ice cream to celebrate Jim's birthday as well!  Love you, dear!

4.2 - High 39.6/Low 33.2
4.3 - High 57.1/Low 35.7
4.4 - High 60/Low 42.2
4.5 - High 46.9/Low 40.9 - light rain all day

 

4.1.2026

 Hope everyone had a good start to April and no one got pranked too much by April Fool's jokes!

Jim continues to improve from his surgery.  He's off his stronger pain meds and can move around much better now.  Still taking it easy; he'll see the doctor next week.  But we have been taking walks on the property to get out.

3.31 - High 64.3/Low 49.7
4.1 - High 56.3/Low 43.3

3.29.2026

Life update...After Jim's robotic surgery in August for his prostate cancer, he recently developed a ventral/incisional hernia.  The surgeon said it needed repair as well as a repair of the muscle separation there.  Friday was surgery day - we had to be there at 11:30, but the procedure before his went long.  Here he is waiting - it was 3:00 before they took him back.

The surgeon said everything went great and there was even another small hernia that he was able to repair.  He told us in our initial meeting and again afterwards that the muscle repair was going to be painful for probably 4-5 days.  And it was.  Poor Jim was in a lot of pain when he was in the recovery room.   He's a trooper though and he finally was able to get dressed and we headed home.  

Home is always the best.  We got home about 7:30 on Friday night and have just been taking it easy since then.  We appreciate everyone's thoughts and support once again!

We had a brief but so pretty snowstorm yesterday afternoon!

3.27 - High 47.7/Low 25.1
3.28 - High 35.3/Low 18.2
3.29 - High 48/Low 22.4

3.26.2026

Taking down the side panel after drying overnight... 

Even though it's glued, Jim wanted to mechanically fasten the panel together as well, so he made pocket holes...

Fastening...

It was a nice day, so Jim wanted to get the snowblower off the Bobcat.  This doesn't mean that we won't get any more snow, but he could always use the bucket if necessary.  He wanted to get both the Bobcat and the snowblower cleaned off, so he got the power washer going...

Cleaning out the pole barn...

Disconnecting the snowblower...

Right before Jim started on the elliptical, he got a notice that the white Formica he ordered from Lowe's was delivered so he went down to the box to pick it up...

Jim uses this to line the shelves and he had used up his stash.  

Still lots of snow behind the house!

High 61.3/Low 36.4