Monthly Archives: October 2011

Doing Much Better

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Tom

Right now we are getting ready to head out and pick up apples one last time before it turns too cold.  I called over to Homestead Orchard and Jerry there said that though it is quiet there, the orchard is … Continue reading →

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Recovering

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Tom

So today I am starting to feel more back in fighting shape.  It doesn’t hurt to go from laying down to sitting up, and I can walk again without my right foot lagging behind me, and it picks up at … Continue reading →

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Metro Dose Pack

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Tom

Know what that is? A mega-dose of steroids over a short period of time. Yesterday morning I figured I was getting worse, quickly, and not better.  My foot was starting to drag and the numb area which is usually just … Continue reading →

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Wondering About The Weekend

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Tom

My back is giving me some serious issues.  I awoke this morning to a back spasm, then fell over when I got out of bed because my right leg did not move forward when I tried to walk across the … Continue reading →

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Just Working Through It

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Tom

The gardens are a bit discouraging.  The real downside is the lack of potatoes.  I dug 15 plants this morning for just a few pounds.  With how much it is hurting my back to dig, I am seriously considering leaving … Continue reading →

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Some Chard, Gnadenfeld Cross OP, And LOTS Of Rumi Banjan Tomatoes!

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Tom

  Last two days I have been just mentally going over what I am going to do Saturday and Sunday.  I finally decided that I am not going to do gardening.  Or at least not for most of the day.  … Continue reading →

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