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Finally some snow


GeorgeLesley

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Today was a snow clearing day. finally enough snow to clear. We have a 1000 ft driveway and I use our ATV (Quad bike for those down under) with a plow on it to clear things. As I was out there today with my heated gloves and socks I couldn't help but think back to the first snow after my stroke. I remember Lesley and I walking down the driveway together with the snowblower, (we had no ATV at the time) since I could not operate the controls on the left side since my left hand was not working at the time. So Lesley walked on the right side of the blower and I walked (very slowly) along the left side using my good (right hand). We had to use the slowest speed, since I was not very stable or able to walk with any speed at the time. It took us most of a day, but we got it done together. After a few months, I was again able to do it alone.

 

A few medical items, I now get gout attacks on the left big toe joint a few times a year. I have read that tart cherry juice concentrate helps the condition, and so far it has. A nusance, but I get on with it. Also now have AFib of the heart, and am on some meds to control it. The doc said if you live a non active life, it won't affect you. I told him I try to live a active life and am not a couch potato. He then said well "we have to treat it then". I told him yes, one stroke in a lifetime is enough. And so we are treating it. Seems to be OK now.

 

Anyway time to go now.

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George: you did not give up with stroke, nor will you with AFib. Take your meds, watch your diet and just live!

 

North Haven, Connecticut again hit the all time state level of snowfall early yet in this 2012. One foot! Who is luckier than me. But, I set up a snow removal person last year when we got the 30 inches in 24 hours.

 

You just love that ATV. Couldn't wait to get it out-LOL. Best, Debbie

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I JUST HEARD THE SNOW REPORT FOR SQUAW VALLEY 72 INCHES OF NEW SNOW AND TAHOE 48 INCHES, MAYBE THE LODGES WILL GET THE SNOW THEY NEED AFTER ALL. TAKE CARE, STAY SAFE, NEVER GIVE UP!

-WILL

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