Update

Dad is still in the hospital but he will be coming home tomorrow afternoon! He made significant progress the past couple days. The doctors have been working on the correct medication balance, hence the several-day stay.

Lew and I visited him this afternoon. A doctor came in and talked with us about the discharge time. He said he could have Dad out of there by 9am, to which Dad replied he wanted to leave after he gets his lunch! Apparently he has been enjoying the food there and getting ice cream with every meal. He wants his ice cream!

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A Plethora of Updates

Happy Independence Day, U.S.A.!  

Dad didn't write a post yesterday because he has been in the hospital since Wednesday.  Fluid in both lungs.  Drained the left one, and medication is taking care of the right one.  Not sure when he will be home, but it will probably be after the weekend.

Oh, deer!  I saw a deer crossing Route 1 on my way home from work Wednesday. Cars slowed down so she could cross safely.

Speaking of deer, we've seen a mama deer and her baby in our back yard a couple times over the past month.  They go running into the woods when they hear us open our door.  Not sure if they'll show up again.

I got a piece of mail on Monday that upset me greatly.  It was an invitation to a session about hearing aids!  I guess I've hit the magic age to get these mailings.  The invitation went in the trash.

Caitlin Clark has not played the last few games due to injury, but I've still watched the Indiana Fever basketball games.  Congratulations to them on winning the Commissioner's Cup on Tuesday!

Those of you who check out my reading lists know that I have read all of Agatha Christie's mystery novels.  Last night I subscribed to BritBox (via Amazon) so Lew and I can watch the made-for-TV series "Agatha Christie's Poirot."  There are 13 seasons and the shows were made for one-hour time slots.  Lots of fun ahead!

My workplace's fiscal year end was June 30th, and I've been asked to close the books by July 18th.  A busy couple weeks coming up!

I just started hearing fireworks outside.  Wish our town didn't allow them, but it's legal on a few days of the year.  Today is one of them, of course.  I sense we will have a couple frightened cats for several hours. Boom!

God Bless America!

Dad 771: It's Thursday!

(Dad writes today! ~ Tracy)

Derf Here! First blog post on a Thursday. Thanks, followers!

Another pre-summer day with temps high enough to use the air. Used the air every day for the last week. Machine still works well. Reached 100 degrees the other day. Hope the temps go down in the near future.

Cooper Flagg got drafted "Number One" in the NBA draft last night. First and only "Number One" draft pick from Maine. He was the college basketball player of the year while at Duke University, winning all the individual awards. His twin brother, Ace, will play for University of Maine next year. We will watch Cooper and Ace play whenever possible.

Joe and Kim are happy staying at the camp and seem to be set up for the summer. Kaelen is staying in the "craft room" at Debbie's house.

We are awaiting more visitors from Illinois — granddaughter, grandson-in-law, and the great-grandkids — later in July.  Looking forward to seeing Kelsey, Zach, Bode, and Boston.

At summer's end we will go back to our normal life again. We can handle that. We are hoping for another good year for Zach's basketball team. We will be watching!

Done for the day!

Until next time!

Toodle Pip!

Derf!

A Busy Week

We had a busy week in our household. So busy that my father didn't write his post on Thursday — and I forgot to put any update until today!

Dad's been dealing with swollen legs due to cardiovascular issues (resulting in fluid buildup). Lew and I took him to Urgent Care on Friday. He had a great doctor, who ended up doubling the dose of one of Dad's prescriptions. Dad's lower legs are wrapped, and we will take off the wraps either tomorrow or Tuesday. Then he should wear medium-strength compression stockings. That will be fun. (I call them "the evil stockings.")

Let's see... did anything else major happen in the world recently?  Operation Midnight Hammer!

We're embarking on an exceptionally warm week. Air conditioners are in the windows. Stay cool.

The Arrival of Summer

Kim, Joe, and Kaelen have arrived from Illinois! They left home Sunday morning and got here Monday evening, just in time for a meal from Ken's Place. Their arrival means summer has started!

Some sad news is that Cocoa didn't make the trip to Maine with them. He made his way to "doggie heaven" instead. Kim, Joe, and Kaelen had Cocoa for many years. He was loved very much, and I know they miss him.  Farewell to you, sweet Cocoa. You were a good dog.

Kelsey, Zach, Bode, and Boston will be coming later in July to complete the Illinois invasion. Looking forward to their arrival, too!

Happy start of Summer!

Dad 770: A Day Change

(Dad announces a change regarding his weekly blogging! ~ Tracy)

Derf Here!

Another great day.

After writing 770 blog posts — usually on Wednesdays — I am changing to Thursdays. This will allow me to keep you up-to-date on a more current basis after my appointments.

I will start my "new day" next week with blog post number 771. So continue to stay tuned on Thursdays to learn what is going on.

Until next time!

Toodle Pip!

Derf!

The Second Seed

Lew and I enjoyed watching the French Open tennis final matches this past weekend. It was the top seed against the second seed in both the women's and the men's finals. And the second seed won both. Congratulations to Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz on their exciting wins!

We also watched the PBA Tour Finals. (If you don't watch professional bowling, you should start. It's fun!) Oddly enough, it was the top seed against the second seed in the final match, just like in the tennis. And the second seed won. Congratulations to Andrew Anderson on his win!

So what is it about #2's ability to beat #1? Maybe the second seed is under less pressure and is able to play more loosely. I wonder how often the two has defeated the one in all sporting events to date. Someone (not I) should do some research. I would be interested in the findings.

We're Number Two! 😀