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Monday, May 19, 2008

Progress....

Went to the doc today.. He seems pleased with the progress so far.. I got him to write a note to the rehab folks... The note says they should be more aggressive with the range of motion with my right arm. Will see if that works out... Got the OK to drive again as well.. Need to work on bending of wrist, as that seems to be second in difficulty to rotation of forearm.

Got a device to force that rotation, (here's a pic link)

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn48/GaryDWoodworth/Torture%20Devices/?action=view&current=DSCF0141.jpg

but Nancy, the "splint lady" seems to want to be conservative with it.. maybe docs letter will change that some.. Right hand grip strength sucks.. been squeezing a ball and some clay to try to get that back..

Been trying to get out more.. make Monday night e-board, members meetings and Friday nights at the club.. Good to get back there, but sick of everyone asking how I feel, how long recovery is going to be, and questions about what happened... Those who ask all mean well but they don't stop to think that there are 2800 members, and I have met most of them.. so I end up repeating the same response to questions at least a dozen times a visit. Suppose that will get better with time..

This week, probably Wednesday, I need to get to the storage area and clear some room for the bike.. It comes home Sunday.. plenty to move there.. may have to get some help.

Looking on line at riding gear, got serious sticker shock on some of this stuff.. doubt I'll be getting the same quality riding gear I had in the past,.. I'll find something that will work though..

Going to feel good to ride again.. I think the first long ride will just be South.. where to,, I'm not sure.. maybe just another Iron Butt "saddle-sore" ride.. It's been too long since I did one of those..

Rules for this ride are found here> http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/getdocument.cfm?DocID=1

This would be a1000 mile run down I-95 just to find out where that 1000 mile spot would be.. I think Savanna maybe?.. A quick run out to accomplish the 1000/1, and then a leisurely return.. perhaps up over the Blue Ridge and Skyline Drive.. nothing too tough.. The Blue Ridge is a nice bike road with plenty to photograph along the way.. I appreciate that the accident didn't screw me up to the point where doing this sort of thing would be impossible. Lot of preparation to do before this ride though.. I'm working to get my body in shape... Once I get past a saddle sore, the next logical challenge would be the 50cc (50 hours coast to coast)... even if I fail it would be a fun trip...

Think I'll go study the maps again...

Be well all - GDW

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The Rat Cat Story - by Janel

Rat cat came to us in a strange way. I was looking out at the greening of sping taking place when I heard a strange sound under the shrubs. I walked around to the front of the bushes and there underneath was what looked like an injured rat or squirrel. Upon further investigation it turned out to be a 5 month old kitten with an abscess so large that he looked like Quasimodo. He was so sick that he allowed me to pick him up and wrap him in a towel. I immediately took him to the vet where he stayed for a couple of days. Apparently he was bit by either another cat or rodent - therefore his name is rat cat. He has been a member of our family for 9 years. He is really a character and very loyal to me. He actually sleeps on my pillow every night and is very aware of any little hurts that we may have. He lays his body on the injured place and seems to think he is healing you. he is a joy and tribulation all in one.

Alexander's History.... Gary

Alexander came into this world, as do many kitties - homeless, very small and not so sure to survive. Cowering in a small and cold steel cage in a bleak shelter, he pulled at my heart strings and I happily added him to my life. He started out tiny, so I thought he needed a big name, thus Alexander the Great. He has since grown to meet his name. He is a big lug but very sweet and affectionate. He can meow up a storm when he wants his chow, which is so often he's on a diet now.

He is an American Short hair tabby cat who has many cute tricks....

He rubs noses and taps on my shoulder when he wants my attention and at meal times'

One cute gesture he taught himself was giving a high five. That was his first trick and it still cracks me up after 10 years.

At night he waits for me to pull back the covers and say, "let's settle in", and thats just what he does. He snuggles into his spot by my side and there he sleeps comfy and cozy all night.

He is a great cat, that Alexander... Whoops.. have to go, Alex is calling me for chow. Time to go , dont want to keep the big guy waiting.

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