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Salty's Dog House
Having made Salty's new shelter before surgery it needed to be movable in pieces that were then screwed together once inside the pen. The two halves were then hinged together with door hinges. A crate platform for the floor along with a Mulberry limb sticking out adding weight. The Mulberry limb was from the Feb. ice storm that brought down large trunk portion's onto the fencing which then had to be chain sawed up and removed. I am still removing limbs outside his pen and fixing his wire fence.
My next door neighbor Paul VonBusch died, aged 85, and his neice was here from Chicago last weekend with a trailor to remove some of his possession's. Laurie, Paul's neice, and 3 women cleaned and helped with the move. I knew Paul for over 20 year's and the life out here will not be the same without him. She is now trying to take care of his estate, which was simply his lot's and trailer.
My back surgery recovery could not be going any better. I must wear my back brace when not sleeping or lying down watching TV. The brace keeps my spine held in a upright position and is the same wrap around brace used by worker's for moving heavy objects'. Since I no longer have any bone in the back of the 3 vertebra, the surrounding bone is strong enough to hold my spine in place. The brace is important so that the scar tissue being formed around the spinal sheath is done properly. I can feel it healing with some pain on the left side at first, then on the right, and now no pain. I still have 4 more week's that I can lift no more weight than about 8 lbs. or a gallon of milk as I was told. I did do some grass cutting yesterday with my lightweight WeedEater line trimmer and have no ill effects today. I did not twist at my waist and only with my arms. Sitting at my desk in my comfortable arm rest chair that tilt's back is now something that I can do for hours without pain while reading. My energy level is up and I do want to get up and do things outside in the warm sunshine and need to walk as much as possible. I ordered a book online from Amazon, Operating System Concept's, that was only $3.05 and $3.99 shipping. It is for college Junior/Senior, or 1st year graduate level, and requires a knowledge of computer programming language, and/or algorithm's. I do not have much knowledge about these requirement's, however, the first chapter's of the book explain beginning student - concept's of the operating system and an understanding of the computer. These are expensive text book's in perfect condition that I can obtain on-line. By reading as much as I can and ordering book's I hope to gain as much knowledge as possible on my own. If I think I am capable of understanding this profession, I may be able to be funded to take college courses. I am very positive about the result's from surgery. So far the remaining problem I have is with the numbness in my left arm and shoulder and upper back/neck pain. I would not be able to sleep without the medication that I was taking before surgery. These are the factor's that will determine the future employment potential I will have.
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Hey there Mark...Just catching up with you some. I finally had a minute to read some journals. Glad you had the surgery and glad it is working for you. So many times you hear the opposite. So this is awesome. Sorry about your neighbor.
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WOO HOO! GREAT HOUSE FOR SALTY! SO PLEASED THAT YOU ARE DOING BETTER! MISS YOU BARB
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So pleased that your surgery has been successful. Do try and be patient and not try to do too much too soon. It must be hard to stay put when you have waited for so long for your operation. The dog house is sweet. Just the job! I hope your studying pays off and you will be able to get on a college course soon. Love Conniex
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Definitely sounds as if things are healing rather nicely. Glad to hear your not over doing it. I know first hand it's never easy to sit still and be patient when you would rather be your energetic self. I was saddened to hear about the loss of your neighbor and friend.
Everything I know about my computer has been self taught. I find when I learn something new at my own pace, I seem to absorb it more throughly and quickly than in a class room setting. Here's to continued good health and new journeys. (Hugs) Indigo
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8/8/08 6:29 PM
So glad your recovering nicely, and I see it hasn't slowed you down-MUCH. LOL
Wish I had your strength....keep up the good attitude Mark, it helps me and I'm sure your entry's inspire other J Landers as well. ~Diane~
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