My Days

Amazing how quickly time flies when you are having fun. The last month has consisted of a trip to Idaho to deal with my dad's ashes, which we did. This was very sad but am glad that one more step is complete. Doug and I put the ashes where we wanted and gave up disagreeing with people who have their heads up their butts. So we just went forward anyway. The trip there was horrible! We went through a huge sad storm, 3 blizzards, and rain storms that were so heavy, we couldn't see small cars on the freeway. Took dad's lift chair to Doug's mom so she has it when she needs it. visited with the 3 sisters and then made a quick trip east, dealt with the ashes, cried, and drove home in more sandstorms, snow, rain.....Froze the entire time we were gone. So grateful to get home again to our pool, my flowers, and the warm Arizona weather.


Before we left Doug and I went to the dermatologist for a spot on Doug's chest. Turned out to basal cell carcinoma, and I had one that was squamous cell carcinoma. Both are removed and we have scars to prove it. Good thing we discovered them. The doctor didn't even tell us to stay out of the sun. lol


The rest of our days are filled with drinking coffee in the morning by the pool while reading the paper. Going to the grocery store. Today we went to the exercise room at our clubhouse. Swimming is in there. Eating dinner on the patio. Walking. Watching a bit of TV. Repeat. I guess this is what retirement is about....maybe. I know we get lonely -- both of us. Have made friends with some neighbors. Last Saturday we went to a Greek Festival with Tom & Nancy. This Saturday Paul & Debbie are coming over for drinks & munchies. Just need to find someone who has a jeep so we can go playing some more. Oh well........will continue figuring out what retirement is about.