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
• https://kampkomfortcampground.com/
• made reservation for nights of July 9-10-11 on 5/28
• 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

Tuesday, June 23

5:42 a.m. - Yesterday was eventful.  Amber wanted to go for a bike ride with the the e-bikes on the Muscatine river trail, but she wanted to go before she was scheduled to join the Harrisons at Toy Story 5.  There just wasn't enough time in the morning to get that done, so I joined the crew for the movie, and it was really good - and 3D too!  I remember watch Toy Story a lot with my own children back in the day, so it brought back some good memories watching with the grandchildren.  After the movie, Amber and I did that bike ride, which means I successfully got the bikes to the trail with the hitch.  I'm still nervous about the weight of the bikes, and I'd really like to get Amber's battery off of her bike before loading them up.  Then it was back to the campground.  (By the way, we had McDonald's for lunch with the Harrisons, and on the way to the movie, we stopped at Walmart for some supplies.)  I finally got in a shower at the bathhouse, and then we lounged a bit before heading back home.  I needed to check on Shawn's house, and then we needed to wait for Amber's buyer to pick up a chair she sold.  Then we came back to the campground and it was just too beautiful of a night not to have a fire, so that's what I did.  It was just one of "those nights" - cool and quiet and absolutely no wind - PERFECT.  (It helps that there are only three campers in the campground right now.)  And then it was finishing up my Lincoln movie on YouTube and off to bed.  I did sleep a little better last night, so that was good.

And today....I got up and started up the fire again, as I'm making my first attempt at campfire coffee.  Later today, I have a lunch date with Chase that I'm looking forward to.  And, of course, I need to stop by Shawn's and check on the house and do a little work with the pool.  The weather appears to be nice again today.  I'm sure there will be other things that come up that need some attention.  I would like to get to mowing the yard at home again soon, but I don't think that is going to happen today. 

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
• https://kampkomfortcampground.com/
• made reservation for nights of July 9-10-11 on 5/28
• 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 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT
• 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 PT

Monday, June 22

6:39 a.m. - The rain has stopped...finally.  The rain started around 8 a.m. yesterday, and it honestly lasted about 11 hours.  My idea was to leave Haven Hills early, and then hopefully get to Loud Thunder early in order to avoid the heavy rain.  I called the Loud Thunder office, and Sawyer was working, so he told me the campsite was open and I could come early.  So I loaded up the camper and headed to the campsite.  It was light rain, but it eventually got much heavier, so getting to Loud Thunder by around 9:30 a.m. was good.  The rest of the day was pretty much spent indoors - lots of MeTV, but I did get outside under the awning during the light rain to cook up the steaks we had brought, so at least we had a good supper.  Around 11 a.m., Amber and I headed to Shivers and got a sandwich and some ice cream for mom and dad to see dad for Father's Day.  Of course, I got some ice cream too.  And just after that visit, Amber and I made our first trip to Shawn's to check on his house.  He's got a problem of a leak in the basement during heavy rain events.  During that check it was fine, but I went back later in the afternoon, and it was a bigger problem.  I needed to move some things around and adjust the funnel he has rigged up, as well as dry up some water.  

Today I have some odd stuff to accomplish.  I'm not sure of the order of the day, but I need to get some firewood, check on Shawn's house, check on our house and feed Bella, and make a trip to Aledo for some camping supplies and water.  

One other thing that happened last night that was the highlight was that Chase contacted me.  I honestly had hoped that he would attempt to reach out for Father's Day.  I hope to see him sometime this week while I take some days off - even if it is just a quick visit to see him.   

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
• https://kampkomfortcampground.com/
• made reservation for nights of July 9-10-11 on 5/28
• 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 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT
• 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 PT