Monthly Archives: December 2008

Well, there are just days when you feel awake, alive and well.  And things just jump out at you and hit you.  Like the corner of a table, or someone you thought you could get around, or just picking things up — awkwardly.

Yes, that was today.  By the end of the day you are watching before, behind and all around.  Could make one paranoid.  Unless you decide to have selective memory and chose not to remember previous experiences.  In which case, there may be greater things to consider!

So, I’m in my pajamas now, ready to end the day and hoping to jump into bed soon.  As long as I don’t wipe out on the mattress first!!

The pictures of my knees were taken today.  I carefully examined the x-rays and they looked good.  The doctor said they were good too.  A bit of swelling in the right knee, but hopefully nothing to worry about.

Overall I’m in good shape.  While I was there one gentleman had a knee that had been done the second time, and another knee that needed done, a heart condition that needed his sternum reconfigured and his back has had surgery.  Another young fellow had the ACL blown out — his sports career was forever gone.  And a grandmother with her granddaughter just enjoying  the time together. 

Nothing better than a doctor’s office to get in an extended visit!

December 1st has been traditionally the time we put up Christmas decorations.  Or, at least my wife put them up!

Today was 9 degrees Celcius outside.  Warm enough to bask in the sun, and get the summer tan started early.  Warm enough to put up Christmas lights before the -40 degree weather hits.

Which reminds me!  This year is unusual.  Here we are into December and the weather is gorgeous.  No snow.  No lingering frost.  No icy roads.  Great conversation starter!

Back to the decorations! 

We have a crown lit be LED lights that goes on over the Christmas season.  Living on King Drive, the tradition is to light each house with a crown.  The tradition started in the ’60’s when these homes were built.  Most of the block still continues the time honored ideal.

Our crown looks a little sick.  We switched over to LED lights and they don’t space as well as those energy gobbling C7/C9 lights.  Nevertheless, when the dusk falls there is light on the rooftop.

We also place garlands around the pillars on the front of the house.  This year we have added lights.  Next year, who knows?  Maybe fireworks!

Done for another year.  Now all we have to do is pay the power bill!