I took my car in today for the system maintenance and for the work last week on the AC it was $568. They wanted to do $2,000 worth of more work on the AC as he said when it gets really hot it's not going to be cool enough.....we'll see. It felt pretty cool to me the other day when I went to Salem and it was 86 degrees.
I had ordered some towels as most of mine are really old....I have some that are 40 years old! I kid you not. That was back in the day when they made things to last. My stove, refrigerator and oven are over 50 years old. My car is 22 years old and still doesn't have 100,000 miles yet...but close! My neighbor thinks I should buy a new one....she also thinks I should get a new mail box....I told her if she wants to pay for it go ahead! Nosey neighbors!
My new towels are a bit brighter green than I expected.....I was going for more of a vintage green...oh well....they seem very nice....that's the only thing about buying online....the colors aren't always like the photo...............maybe I could dye them to make them darker or more faded?
Remember I told you I had some tests at the hospital and then a doctor appointment to discuss the results? I was pretty confident all was well except my cholesterol as I had been imbibing in some ice cream. Well, my cholesterol was great, blood pressure was great but lo and behold, I have an enlarged heart, low sodium, COPD, and a non-working brachial artery! Whoa Nelly! That all came as quite a shock but then nothing is serious at the moment and he said he will be keeping a close eye on me.....obviously somebody needs to! LOL! I feel great...never better! But then I look in the mirror and see how much I've aged so it makes sense that the insides are aging too. It's sort of a trust issue you have with your body and it's disappointing when it lets you down...like a betrayal by your best friend. I know that's a bit dramatic but I know I felt that way when my eyes were failing me but I trust them again now. I feel great and I am in no pain so I am blessed for now. All I have to do is think of the Palestinians and I have nothing to complain about.
That's all for today!
Happy Trails!!!
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What a week you've had! I'm so sorry about all of the doctor news and the car and A/C. It never rains but it pours doesn't it? I'll definitely be keeping you in my prayers Sam.
Blessings,
Betsy
Oh gosh, it never rains, but pours, doesn't it! I'll keep my fingers crossed on your ac for your car. I think you are like me. It isn't like we are constantly long distance driving. It's good enough. And if it is over 100 degrees and the car can't handle it, we will stay home.
I am sorry to hear about the health problems. I'm glad the doctor is keeping an eye on you. This getting old stuff is for the birds!
Oh my Sam, that is so many issues at once, but if you are feeling good that is what counts. My appliances only lasted 22-26 years, thank goodness the stove was that last one to be replaced and they didn't fail all at once. I hope you keep feeling okay! Are any of the changes due to your arthritis?
I'm sorry you got hit with several hard to hear diagnoses, Sam. I think you put it very well - about trusting our bodies and they let us down. And then we start trusting it again. So been there (am there). I think that you feel good is of great importance. If we feel good, and our outlook is good, it seems we can overcome obstacles better. Our water heater and kitchen stove are over 30 years old. That's ancient by today's standards, and I have no intention of replacing the stove before this one dies. The water heater is another story. We go back and forth over whether to replace it or not - knowing that a newer water heater probably won't last 10 years. But it might provide better water. We have a well, and our water can smell a bit iron-y sometimes. It's a bit of a conundrum.
Well, you certainly had one heck of a week. It is truly all how you feel. You are so active, I can't imagine anything slowing you down!
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