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Friday, June 26, 2026

Friday, June 26 - Pull Out Day

5:54 a.m. - Yesterday was eventful.  First, I had an appointment with Dr. Hussein for my most recently repaired knee, and he said things are looking good and that I'm way ahead of where I was on the first knee - something I was pleasantly already aware of.  As I was heading to my appointment, I saw Pete the Pool Guy pulling into Edgington, which was a good sight to see.  When I returned from my appointment, Pete's crew was hard at work - they had already torn out the old liner and were repairing the existing pool frame to prepare for the new liner.  I didn't realize that the side of the pool is actually metal, and the bottom of the pool is all cement.  I also didn't realize that toads dig holes in the edges of the bottom of the pool in that cement.  The crew working said the area under the liner actually was in "pretty good shape" which was good to hear.  There was also discussion about the light and the electricity that is wired to the pump, so there may be some additional work that needs to be done.  So overnight, we had a hose from the back hydrant and a hose from the front hydrant working to fill the pool with water.  In the late afternoon and evening, Amber and I went back to the camper for one last night.  I burned the rest of the firewood, and Amber and I watched the latest Avatar movie.  (I've never really enjoyed those movies like other people do, and this one is really no exception.)

I didn't sleep very well last night thinking about pull out day here at the campground as well as the pool at home, so I got up early before 5 a.m. and headed out in the truck to check on the pool.  That all checked out, and I took a little time to take care of Bella's morning needs.  Then I went to Shawn's house to do my morning supervision job, and all of that was okay too.  (I'm looking forward to Shawn and Mary returning home, so I don't need to monitor that anymore.)

I think today, then, will start with some breakfast here at the campground before I put the Blackstone back in the camper.  And then I'll work on getting the Eagle all packed up to take back home.  It's always a little stressful getting the camper placed back at home next to the house, but maybe today will be different.  First, I hope the rain holds off, and second, I'm going to try Bob's idea to remove some fence prior to backing the camper up and in.  

After that...I'm sure there were be unloading things to complete at home, and then I don't know what is on the schedule.  I think Amber said the Harrison girls have a game tonight.

Things to do for School

  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • Make a post on RR History page using Bill's photos
  • Pay beginning of month bills
  • PGet items from Laura Hozak
  • Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
  • schedule dentist appointment when able
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • June 20-27 - Shawn GONE - check on the house
  • July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
  • July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Thursday, June 25

7:34 a.m. - Yesterday I drove to Fort Madison and got to spend some time with Carmen and Caleb.  We went to breakfast at the Colony, and Carmen was able to eat some breakfast and keep it down.  Then we went back to the house, and I helped set up the "water park" which was an inflatable pool that actually was a challenge.  Then I stopped by the casino in Burlington for a about an hour and then headed back.  After a couple hours with Kollyns and Amber, Amber was headed out, and I was headed to Shawn's when Pete the Pool Guy appeared.  So I spoke with him for a bit, then went to Shawn's, then went back home and waited for the sump pump to drain the pool, then went to the campground for a quiet night.  

So now I'm up early, picked up around the camper and did some dishes, got home to check on things there, went to Shawn's to take care of his pool and check the house, and now am going to get cleaned up to go to see Dr. Hussain.  After that, I don't know what is going to happen.  I just hope Pete the Pool Guy gets here and installs that dang pool liner and we are working on filling the pool by the end of the day.

Things to do for School

  • June 17-25 - ICE closed for waxing
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • Pay beginning of month bills
  • PGet items from Laura Hozak
  • Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
  • schedule dentist appointment when able
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • June 20-27 - Shawn GONE - check on the house
  • July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
  • July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Wednesday, June 24

5:42 a.m. - Yesterday was a good day.  In the morning, I had my first attempt at campfire coffee, and it was a bit of a battle, but it was okay.  I think I could have had more coffee grounds, and I learned that the fire is a challenging first part of the process.  If there aren't any hot coals left from the night before, then starting a new fire is a requirement, and then the fire needs to be a good fit for the coffee pot.  After coffee, Amber went home, and that gave me a chance to try a ski walk and bike ride.  I did both, which was good for the knee.  I need to start a daily effort of getting in more exercise now.  After that, I cleaned up and went to have lunch with Chase.  It was nice to see him.  We didn't have any breakthrough moments, and there weren't any serious conversations.  I don't know what the future holds or what Chase sees for his future.  I just know it was nice to spend some time with him.

On my way home, I stopped for diesel.  I needed to start fueling up, and $200 later, the truck's tanks still aren't full.  Getting a total fill-up with the truck certainly is hard on the wallet.  I made my way back to the campground to drop off the firewood and then head to the house.  I wasn't sure the weather was going to cooperate, but I was able to get the yard mowed - a good task to get out of the way that should get me through to the weekend before having to do it again.  Then I came back to the camper to have some supper and a campfire.  I finished off some leftovers in the fridge, and then mom came over for some campfire time.  It was another beautiful night for campfire chat.  

And on to today.  I'm going to head down to Fort Madison this morning to visit with  the Hoenigs.  Then I'm not sure what the rest of the day is going to be.  I will head to Shawn's to check on his place, but other than that, I just don't know.  I was supposed to have my last physical therapy session this morning, but I got a call to change the time to the afternoon, but I didn't want to do that.  With that in mind, I just canceled, so no more physical therapy is scheduled.  I'll see Dr. Hussain tomorrow, and then ORA should be in my rear view mirror for awhile.

 Things to do for School

  • June 17-25 - ICE closed for waxing
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • Get items from Laura Hozak
  • Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
  • schedule dentist appointment when able
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • June 19-20 - camping at Haven Hills
  • June 20-27 - Shawn GONE - check on the house
  • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein
  • July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
  • July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled