Remembering the RemDawg

We all were sad to learn that Jerry Remy passed away yesterday.

I don't remember watching him when he played baseball, but I certainly have logged many hours listening to his commentary during Red Sox games!

Thank you, RemDawg, for the joy you brought to Red Sox Nation.

Rest In Peace.

Dad 591: Running Late for an Important Date

(Happy Birthday to my grandson Eli! Dad writes today.... ~ Tracy)

Derf Here! Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. I guess the next two days we may have a view of the sun. Wow!

I am behind schedule in going up to see Mary Lou so this will be short. Tracy is currently with her and I will take Tracy's place as a visitor.

She (Mary Lou) is getting to ride around the building every day with Tracy or me.

We both do her puzzles daily with her, and she is getting pretty good at completing them.

I'm late and I must go visit. Soooo....

Until next time!

Toodle Pip!

Derf!

The Jacket Off Her Back

This past Sunday Lew and I sat behind our friend Sheila at church.

After the service ended, I told Sheila that I had been coveting her jacket. The top of the jacket is denim with some embroidered "bling" and the bottom is a mixture of some red fabrics. It looked so fun!

Then Sheila said, "Do you want it?"

I laughed, but I soon realized she was serious! She said it didn't really fit her properly. Then she took it off and insisted I try it on. And....

I now have a "new" jacket! Thank you, Sheila!  💕

Win, Win, and Not a Win

The UMaine Black Bears football team won yesterday! Congratulations to nephew Zack and his teammates.

The New England Patriots won today. They needed a good win.

As for the Boston Red Sox, well, the wheels fell off of the laundry cart.... Not really. Just my way of saying they lost. (Laundry cart was used to give a player a ride in the dugout after a homerun.)

My World Series chant: Let's go, Braves!

Pumpkin, Puzzle, and Pedals

My sister Debbie's workplace currently has pumkin-flavored bundt cakes. I sent Debbie a text message telling her I needed to try said flavor. Monday night she personally delivered two bundlets to me! I ate one Monday night and the other Tuesday night. YUMMY! Thank you, Debbie!

I just finished a jigsaw puzzle based on the game Tetris. A very fun puzzle with lots of color!

Mom went on a bike ride yesterday! An organization called Portland Wheelers provides rides for people who aren't able to operate a bicycle on their own. Her ride lasted about 45 minutes. A couple photos follow!

And they're off!

Dad 590: Current Events

(Dad writes today! ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! Another fall day with temperatures slowly going down each day. We have not had a frost on the coast yet, but the report today says we will probably dip to temperatures below freezing around the middle of next week. Then the growing season for produce and grass will be over. (The grass is still green!)

 

While writing this I've been watching news concerning the probable finding of Brian Laundrie. It seems as though a body has been found in a park in Florida. His parents have visited the area and the coroner has been called in. Seems to be quite probable that it is Laundrie. Why would Gabby Petito be traveling the country with her fiancé? Make good choices!

 

Seems the country is on a downward spiral. Not sure if some leaders are trying to destroy our country or if they are just inept. They certainly don't make sense to me. Better days are ahead when the leaders are changed!

 

Try to take Mary Lou out in her chair for a ride around the nursing home. Also play with her puzzles. Between Tracy and I we manage to do these each day.

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

Shampoo Tip

Today's post is a public service announcement:

Shampoo should go in your hair only, not in your eyes.

I believe it says something of this sort on the bottle, too, but it is important to reiterate this warning. Getting shampoo in your eye is pure torture.

Trust me on this.

P.S. Lew suggested I start using a "no more tears" shampoo.

Sports, Sports, Sports

The UMaine Black Bears football team won yesterday. Congratulations to nephew Zack and his teammates!

We've been watching the Major League Baseball playoffs. Many late nights.

The NFL is somewhat secondary at the moment because of baseball, but we did watch the Patriots lose today to the Cowboys.

Mom likes to watch sports (mainly the Red Sox, Patriots, and Tom Brady). Dad and I will watch with her while we are visiting. For evening games, I leave a sticky note on the corner of her TV with the time/channel so that the staff can help her turn to the game.

Let's go, Red Sox!

Dad 589: More Tag-Teaming

(I tagged Dad about an hour ago! Enjoy his post! ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! Just another day of great fall weather. We are enjoying a run of what seems like late summer weather. Really enjoyable!

 

Received a phone call from the nursing home wanting permission for Mary Lou to get her booster shot for COVID-19. Agreed that she is to get the shot, as well as a flu shot. She will be vaxed for both this week.

 

Tracy has been taking Mary Lou for wheelchair trips almost daily around the halls in the nursing home. Sometimes they go outdoors in this late summer weather. Mary Lou gets tired quickly and wants to go back to her room. She doesn't want to travel about too long.

 

Yesterday Mary Lou had a haircut. Pam cut her hair, and all through the cut Mary Lou complained about tiredness and wanted to sleep. However, she stayed awake and never did take a snooze. She stays awake while we visit her, refusing to nap while we are there.

 

As I write this, Tracy is on her way to visit and I'll be going up in about one hour. We are a tag team daily.

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

Baseball Playoffs

For a few reasons, Lew and I haven't followed the Red Sox the past couple years.

But we have begun watching again after Eli's recent "Play Ball!" experience... just in time for the post-season.

It feels kind of nice to say this again:

LET'S GO, RED SOX!

The Video Chat

When watching The Jetsons many, many years ago, I thought how cool it would be if we really could see the person we're talking with on the phone. And now we sort of have that via the video chat.

As I've mentioned before, I help Mom video chat with Kim at least a couple times a week. I still am amazed that the technology exists to do this.

Now, if only someone could invent a car that folds up into a briefcase!

Dad 588: In the News

(Dad writes today. Prayers for the high school in Texas.... ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! Another beautiful day in the Northeast. Temps are in the mid 60s and the next week is predicted to have nice weather. We'll take it.

 

While writing this I'm watching the results of a school shooting in Arlington, Texas. It is at Timberview High School where a fight started and an 18-year-old drew a gun. I believe four people were injured. The fight and shooting are on cameras. (It seems that everybody has a camera on their phone.) Hope there are no fatalities. We'll find out shortly.

 

Tracy has gone to visit her mother at the nursing home. I will be going to see Mary Lou shortly for the remainder of the day.

 

I have been watching sports on a nightly basis. Happy with all the results. I was glad to see Brady win over the Patriots by a small margin. (Almost lost!) Last night I watched the Red Sox beat the Yankees to continue in the playoffs. They have had a good run but will have a tough time winning against the very good Tampa Bay team. Good luck, Red Sox!

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

A Freak Tweak

Probably everyone who reads this blog is also my friend on Facebook. But just in case, I must share the status I posted a couple days ago on Sunday:

Early this morning I sat in my recliner and raised the footrest. This reckless action caused me to tweak my back. 😳

Be careful out there!

I got a lot of sympathy from my Facebook friends! And a few of them picked up on my attempt at humor.

My back started to feel better on Sunday with rest and ibuprofen. It still feels "delicate" but I'm thankful it's not that bad.

A Television Tale

When Mom transitioned from the short-term stay side to the long-term care side of the nursing home, we had to provide a television for her. (Only the short-term patient rooms have a TV.) Brittany, a co-worker, had a TV she wanted to get rid of and it was the right size for what Mom needed. Brittany didn't want any money for the TV. It was a generous gift!

The remote control for "Brittany's TV" disappeared a few months ago. The nursing home staff did try to find it, but Dad ended up bringing in a universal remote control to replace it.

Last Sunday the picture on Brittany's TV finally went. This TV served Mom well for almost a year and a half, but it was time to retire it. Lew had been wanting to get a new set for our bedroom, so we brought our old set to Mom's room. It is the right size and works well for her.

When I went to visit Mom the next day, I saw the remote control for her "new" TV on her bedside stand. Guess what was beside it? The remote for Brittany's TV! 😄

(P.S. Lew and I bought a new TV for our bedroom at Sam's Club.)

An October Thought

Happy October 1st!

An octopus has eight legs. An octagon has eight sides. Why isn't the number eight of significance for the month of October?

I have an idea. Since October should have only eight days, I propose a new month for the days currently known as October 9-31. A month named Tracy! (Why not?)

Since Tracy is now the 11th month of the year, November and December will be known as the 12th month and 13th month, respectively. 

Nobody will object, right? Aren't crazier ideas than this being adopted these days? 😳