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Taken In Quartzsite Arizona Dec 7th 2015

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

More wonderful summer weather, and a surgeon visit for me.

Where are we today ?
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         No sunset sighting last night too overcast . We did get a very  nice sleep in this cooler weather. It was 55 F at 6am today. So with our oatmeal and coffees consumed some computing done and a walkabout town 1.5 miles to begin the day. Stopped at Pettigrew's to arrange getting our coach in next week for some repairs and maintenance.
a misty sunrise at  6 am
              Then at 9 am we headed into Stratford to consult with a surgeon about repairing my crooked baby fingers that I cannot straighten and is causing me some discomfort. The worst is on my left hand this is called Dupuytren's Contracture  and we discussed options either surgery or an Injection with a drug called XIAFLEX. The surgery has a longer recovery time but is covered by our health care. The needle is not covered and we have to pay for it. I like the idea of the needle so we will bite the bullet and pay. Not cheap! Just have to order this drug and when it is paid for make an appointment with the specialist. Hopefully sooner than later.
this is my finger not comfortable causing issues 
and some pain, cannot straighten it any more
     We left the Doc shortly after 10 am made a few stops on the way home and back here by 11:30 in time for lunch. One stop was the Pork Shop in Shakespeare, to check it out has been years since we have stopped here. Some wonderful products but I find the very pricey.
       We enjoyed a tasty light lunch and puttered around for a while getting a few things taken care of. And as we like to do enjoyed some afternoon reading time with our e-readers.
       A bit  later we heard some farm machinery across the road about 100 feet away . Looks like Doug is spraying his corn field, talked to him the other day and I knew it was due soon. Guess today was the day.
corn field across the road
our quiet afternoon view
that we love
lotsa squirrels managed to catch a pic of this one
      I did finish another John Sandford novel with Virgel Flowers and got right into another novel of his I really do love his writing, and have them right here on my KOBO so why not?
another page turner I am getting right into
         A short happy hour we enjoyed briefly discussing this winters travels and options giving each other ideas. No plans yet and we seldom make many plans anyway.
         Soon time to whip up supper Suzie's choice tonight was chicken took a couple of bone in split chicken breasts out of the freezer, whipped up a salad preheat our Weber q and  grilled them to perfection. Adding  some of this Bourbon Bbq sauce that we enjoy to glaze and give it a wonderful flavour.
we do really love this BBQ sauce
thanks Deb and Rilley
nicely done and so tasty
added to our salad we enjoyed a tasty supper
and some more left over for lunches as well
      That was a great productive and relaxing day we both enjoyed getting things done and more wonderful summer weather. Much cooler but very comfortable. Temps in the mid 80's F but only 40% humidity not hot enough for the pool yet for us.
     We have now been here for over 4 weeks, much longer than we like to be in one place. But  we have things to take care of right in the area. we  have this major hitch itch , but still will be we here a bit longer ,hmm... get some work done on our coach next week and we should be able, too get mobile again , at least we hope.
     Still enjoying this outside at 8 pm and no skeeters yet, wrap up this posting, read a bit more. maybe a sunset her later on we will see what happens.
   Thanks again for dropping on by.
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30 comments:

  1. Grandma SnyderJuly 09, 2019 8:58 pm

    Thank you for letting us come along with you through your day.

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    1. our awesome travelsJuly 09, 2019 9:26 pm

      Glad that you could join us, we got things done and enjoyed the day.

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  2. Nancy KissackJuly 09, 2019 9:32 pm

    I understand finger pain. Think I’d go for the shot first myself!! Good luck!

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    1. our awesome travelsJuly 10, 2019 6:53 am

      Thanks it is un comfortable I will do the shot and hopefully it does the trick.

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  3. KarenWJuly 09, 2019 10:21 pm

    I had the needle in my left hand, happy with the results. Going in next week to see if I can arrange for the left. My father in law left his roo long and had no option but surgery.

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    1. our awesome travelsJuly 10, 2019 6:57 am

      I know a couple of people who had the needle and are happy with as well. would rather do that as opposed to the surgery

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  4. KarenWJuly 09, 2019 10:21 pm

    Right hand, my goodness

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  5. JOJuly 09, 2019 11:33 pm

    I guess I would go with the shot to good luck!

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  6. MsBelindaJuly 09, 2019 11:53 pm

    I do believe I would go the needle route myself even if that meant having to pay for it. Hope you soon get a reprieve from your pain.

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    1. our awesome travelsJuly 10, 2019 7:03 am

      It is pretty expensive but should be much quicker recovery and less invasive.

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  7. Tom and DebJuly 10, 2019 1:27 am

    Catching up sounds like you and Suzie have been having a good summer. Always nice to be able to spend time with family, we are just back from 15 days by our son and his family. Also, nice to be able to catch up with friends. Then sometimes it is just nice to be home relaxing. I really hope the injection does the trick for you and helps with the pain. Surgery and recovery is never fun. Always enjoy seeing pictures of your grandchildren.

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    1. our awesome travelsJuly 10, 2019 7:11 am

      We have been having a very good summer thanks. Nice to hear from you guys again. and that you had a very nice visit with your son and family. We try t balance busy and relaxing times. Hopefully injection will do the trick.

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  8. Cheri (Blackledge) PeineJuly 10, 2019 7:43 am

    Prayers the shot works for you! I understand the hitch itch....we have it too. We are heading north this morning and we are ready.

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    1. our awesome travelsJuly 10, 2019 7:50 am

      Thanks there is good reviews for it.
      This hitch itch is really getting to us, soon we can move.

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  9. Patsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)July 10, 2019 7:44 am

    Good luck with the injection. Sounds like others have had positive results.
    I was wondering about the hitch itch but it is nice to stay and get things taken care of.
    Continue to enjoy this great weather! I would have been in that pool every day since last Friday. :)

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    1. our awesome travelsJuly 10, 2019 7:55 am

      Thanks good reviews for it though pretty pricey. We are ready to go probably back to Rock Glen, that works for us too. We are enjoying this weather. We only go in the pool to cool down but have been quite comfortable these last few days.

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  10. Big DudeJuly 10, 2019 8:33 am

    If both the injection and surgery will fix the finger, you would think insurance would want to cover the cheaper option.

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    1. our awesome travelsJuly 10, 2019 8:49 am

      I would think the injection would be cheaper, but our free health care here does not cover it, weird.

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  11. Ken and ShirleyJuly 10, 2019 10:21 am

    Good luck with the injection..hope it works and no more needed. Our youngest son has the same thing, trying to go as long as possible without surgery as it affects his trigger finger and he is in law enforcement. Beautiful green in your part of the country! Dinner looks wonderful, love our chicken!

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    1. our awesome travelsJuly 10, 2019 11:15 am

      Thank you am hopping this will do the trick. Hmm not good for you son affecting his trigger finger in his job.
      Everything is so green here growing like crazy.
      Yes we do love our chicken as well.

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  12. Contessa July 10, 2019 11:38 am

    Certainly no fun having a finger like that. It sounds like you have a good doctor offering you a choice. I would say that you made the right choice. My research shows that it costs over $3,000.00USD, that is expensive. Keep up posted.

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    1. our awesome travelsJuly 10, 2019 11:51 am

      It is not fun very uncomfortable, the drug here is $1,400.00 Can. Not cheap but I would prefer that over the surgery.

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    2. Contessa July 10, 2019 4:41 pm

      $1,400.00 is reasonable. At least you can still declare that in your taxes next spring.

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    3. our awesome travelsJuly 10, 2019 6:33 pm

      That would be nice if we had enough income to pay taxes.
      But not so much it is all in investments.
      We will see.

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  13. Paul and Marti DahlJuly 10, 2019 11:52 am

    Hope that shot does the trick and you get your money's worth out of it.

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  14. RosieJuly 11, 2019 6:35 am

    I do like the look of that Bourbon bbq sauce!! Thanks for sharing.

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