Snow! Surgery Update, Weaving, Artwork, Etc.

[helwen]

It's been snowing all morning, although we've switched to mixed snow/sleet. Forecast is for changing to rain later. But for now, we have between 2 and 3 inches of the stuff; I could feel the land relaxing and the trees finally start to slip into a deeper sleep. Let's hope they get to keep some of the snow on them, even though the roads will no doubt be clear by tonight.

I had originally thought I wouldn't be able to do much outside, but it really isn't that bad out temperature-wise -- no wind helps! So, brought a couple of things down from the apt. to the barn, moved some things around in there, managed to uncover the two white bookcases I want brought up to the apt. at some point, brought a couple of small things up from the sugarhouse to the barn, moved a few things around in the sugarhouse as well, and brought up a small table, some class notes from Hrim Schola, and a print that I'd been wondering where it was.

Got a call from Dr. Drinker's secretary and returned her call -- she was trying to verify some stuff. I asked her about whether or not taking painkillers was okay before surgery because one of the nurses mentioned it last Thursday. Sigh. Apparently you're not supposed to take any for 7-10 days before surgery (blood thinners). I haven't taken ibuprofen every day, but have taken some. So, she's going to check it out with the doc but thinks it should be okay. Meantime, none today obviously. Yay.

Currently scheduled for surgery at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, with arrival at 7:00 a.m. for meetings with doc and anesthetist and prep work. Will get call sometime after 3:30 p.m. today for confirmation.

Got the floor loom warped finally, but can't find the weft yarns. Guess that's a rehab project. fitzw said maybe he'd be doing the weaving, once we find the yarn; we'll see what happens. I had some ideas I wanted to play with, but I was going to have to actually be weaving to see what I wanted to do. Some plans are great in theory, but not in practice, and that applies to weave designs too.

Meantime, have to sew our winter druid robes (almost entirely by machine because of time constraints), unpack some more boxes, hang some more pictures, and generally tidy up. I'm rather keen to have cleared floor spaces as I sometimes bobble when dodging a box, and bump the wall with one shoulder or the other. Would _really_ rather not do that with the right shoulder! Oh, and hopefully I can make some soup today too, enough for a second or third meal. We have oatmeal, frozen and canned stuff, and there's always sandwiches, but some homemade soup might be nice too. L will definitely be getting some practice cooking, but since he'll be doing most everything else as well for a while, it would be nice if some of the cooking was easy.

Ah yes, I need to at least draw the straight lines on my submission for one of JMG's projects. The painting I'm not as worried about, but straight lines are hard enough to draw with a ruler, nevermind freehand. And I need to put all the painting projects in an easy-to-get-at area, so I can keep working. I have a project or three that I'd like to get done this winter.

Comments

[joyeuse60.livejournal.com]

Take care of yourself and good luck in the surgery tomorrow.. will be thinking of you

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Thanks, will do :)

[kass-rants.livejournal.com]

Good luck tomorrow!

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

[baronessmartha.livejournal.com]

I found a line of prepackaged meals called "Tasty Bites" at costco. They are mostly Indian recipes, vegatarian or vegan, and delicious.

They are stupid easy to prepare (heat in envelope or out of it) and go nicely over brown rice. I use them for lunches at home or work. They store well without refridge, and are really food.

I wish you speedy healing and recovery.

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Thanks

[freya46.livejournal.com]

Good luck tomorrow, Hon. (((((HUGS)))

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[embermwe.livejournal.com]

Best of luck tomorrow!

[loosecanon.livejournal.com]

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow.

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Thank you :) And love the icon -- looks a lot like one of our kitties.

[embermwe.livejournal.com]

Yup :)
That pic is of my old kitty, who is I believe
about the same age as your P.

[oakmouse]

Good luck and healing energies to you!

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[harpnfiddle.livejournal.com]

From one shoulder gimp to another - go get-em tiger.

[helwen.livejournal.com]

LOL! RAWRRR!