Monday, June 15
For June14 CPAP. Reported figures. 5 hrs 30 min with AHI=1.45 Events:8 H. No major mask leaks (max=14 L/min); oximeter on, 8 hrs 53 min AHI =0.90
Our Internet was off and on all morning, went through troubleshooting at home, and then from Kansas City, from where a “ticket” was sent to Ellensburg. Technicians tried from the office here, but need to come check our house wiring and we don’t have time or access right now, so we’re limping along. We’re doing all right (hopefully no downs until this gets out on Sunday). Well, darn.. I should have kept my mouth shut. The Internet just disconnected at 9:47 on Father’s Day as I’m going through proofing this version, so, back to Monday for the parts I can do off line.
We were expecting delivery of the Pella Patio Door between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and they arrived a little after noon, today. I got pictures of the process. They couldn’t make it down the drive all the way because of the tall truck and walnut tree limbs, so we had them turnaround in our pasture and come back out the drive, headed out, and they backed just to the offending walnut tree .
2015 June Pella Door Delivery
To make room for the delivery truck to get turned around we had to move the old pickup. After the unloading of the door, John went to get the truck and close the gate to the pasture. When he got to the truck he called me over. Pointing into the hay barn he said, “Look at the cart in there, it has ears!” Sure enough…it was one of the little deer, and it was the young buck. Later I got a photo of him across the driveway looking back over his rump.
We spent the morning and afternoon finishing the blog to publish late! Then I sent a note to the Buy nothing site asking about hats. For John: I would really appreciate receiving respones on cloth hats that cover the ears. John is out in the sun a lot. He has worn out a couple of hats and is looking for a new one. Maybe we need to go to a few yard sales. Store prices have gone up considerably so now he is even thinking of making his own.
Interestingly, Judith L B (to whom we shared a bunch of hens & chicks earlier), said she had one to share. Look below to Tuesday for the hat she gave John, and I picked it up on way home from our lunch meeting.
Tuesday, June 16
For June 15 CPAP. Reported figures. 6 hrs 8 min with AHI=0.00 Events: 0 H. No major mask leaks (max=18 L/min); oximeter on, 7 hrs AHI = 0.00
John left at 8:00 for an 8:30 appt with the EBRG canopy store. Our friend from southern Idaho was planning to stop by for lunch.. Suzanne called at 9:15 and at 9:45 was 21 miles from George. She will be at Super One at 11:00. I tried calling John, but the metal building hides cell service, so I couldn’t contact him. I called the business to leave a message for him to call me so he had to walk outside and find a spot to get a connection. He agreed to not come home, so just drove across town, and I drove in from the north. He got there before me. I was next, and Suzanne made it in, a couple minutes before 11:00. We visited a long while before getting something to eat, but I got John a piece of meat lover’s pizza, and Suzanne and I each got a prime rib sandwich with a side of macaroni salad or potato salad. They were so generous with the salad, that I asked if I could have a mixture, half of each one. There was plenty, and they gave me extra meat, so I cut my sandwich in half and shared with John, along with my salads. We had a very nice visit (kind of cool in strong air-conditioning so that going outside in the hot sun felt good).
Suzanne Scripter, my friend since 1974 in Moscow, ID, now lives in southern Idaho, and was willing to stop to pick up my award from my donation to the Idaho Open Fiddle Contest, and bring it to me on her way across WA. John and I met her in town for lunch and a great catch-up visit. It’s been almost 5 years since we last saw her. The case I’m holding is a Bobeluck, lined with velvet and has a velvet silk cover for covering the violin. There’s room for 4 bows. I own 3 now. My oldest is not in good shape, but I carry it anyway. The case has Hygrometer and a Humistat, and a string tube, which I found out from Bobbie Pearce (my teacher for 22 summers), who informed me of the donation, says it is for gut strings.
BOBELOCK 6002 Puffy Sport Oblong Suspension Violin Case
Its features include the colorful (mine is green, not pink) insulated washable cover; arched top for protection of the violin; 4 bow holders; a bed suspension system that keeps the violin stable without pressure to any parts of the instrument, String tube, blanket (silk on the violin side and tan velvet on the other; Hygrometer, Humistat; Shoulder Straps, and is size 4/4 (for a full-size violin). The case has a protective padded and insulated cover, to which the washable green cover is added. Needless to say, I’m extremely happy with my new acquisition.
On my way home I stopped at Judith’s house to pick up the great hat she gave to John to keep the sun off his ears and neck. John says it is a hat used for high alpine hiking, thus the rear sun-scarf. He modeled it below so I could write a thank you on the list to the giver and include a photo.
I went back in to Royal Vista to play and sing with The Connections. Only 3 of us were able to be there tonight, two other singers, and me on the fiddle, the sole instrument of the night. I managed to be heard with my new bow. I had rosined it this afternoon and started with it, figuring I could change to another if it didn’t work. It was fantastic. I certainly do like it and the case is very nice too. It is a little heavier than my old one, but will protect my violin and my bows much better I am sure. I think with the hygrometer and the insulation I won’t have the problem of heat and coolness changing the string notes. I no longer have to wrap it in a coat during cold evenings in the house, or warm times in the car. Yet, I still will carry inside with me and not leave in an automobile in the sun.
Wednesday, June 17
For June 16 CPAP. Reported figures. 6 hrs 31 min with AHI=0.77 Events: 5 H. No major mask leaks (max=18 L/min); oximeter on, 6 hrs 39 min AHI = 0.75
Whoopee — I contacted Coda Bow folks about my new one and they explained how to find the serial number (it is under the frog); they then can track it, and I can get it registered for the lifetime warranty. John was a big help to me holding it and reading the # after I loosened the horsehair on the bow.
I headed out at 11:00 a.m. for the Food Bank. We only had 4 of us there today, and no extra singers. From there to SAIL exercise, by way of Mountain High Sports looking for another hat for John, using my $20 coupon I won at a donation for cancer bingo game. He wants a Bucket Hat. I did not find what I thought he wanted, so I got the salesman to send me an email with links to possibly hats they could order for what John wanted. More about that below on Thursday. Then by Royal Vista again today, to play music and sing with Karen Eslinger, she on the accordion. Again, with my new bow, I could be heard over the loud accordion.
Came home to the good news my Coda bow is registered, and they sent me a user manual about it.
Thursday, June 18
For June 17 CPAP. Reported figures. 8 hrs 6 min with AHI=0.25 Events: 2 H. No major mask leaks (max=21 L/min); something failed on data input.
For our performance today at Dry Creek (now called Brookdale), I requested a set up for 8, but one person we expected did not show. We did all right with 2 guitars, a banjo, fiddle, tambourine, clarinet, and a singer. Our fan club of residents were all lined up on the front row singing and joking with us. A few more people were scattered about the room, and all had lyrics to follow along on.
On our way back from town, we made a stop at the Mountain High Sports store and ordered this hat for John.
The Patagonia Bucket Hat, named Paradise Fish & Turkish Red. He’ll stand out in a crowd !
I sent another request to the Buy Nothing site, as follows: I would love to request a carrying bag made from canvas or some heavy cloth to hold a camera tripod gifted to me. It needs to be 24″ x 5″. I carry it with me for special events to use the video on my camera to record neat things for people, and put on You tube where they can obtain it. Thanks for anything, and if such doesn’t exist through this group, then if anyone has any upholstery material, perhaps I can have my friend sew me one. She shares her gift of creation of musical-material shirts with me THANKS in advance. 🙂
Haven’t picked one up yet but two people offered the carrier for a fold-up lawn chair.
Friday, June 19
For June 18 CPAP. Reported figures. 7 hrs 37 min with AHI=0.39 Events: 3 H, 1 CSR No major mask leaks (max=9 L/min); oximeter on, 8 hrs 41 min AHI = 0.35
Surprise visit from Suzanne on her way back to Idaho. We’ll meet her for lunch again and a visit. Good meal of fish & chips for the two of us, and John had a Moose burger with fries. Good food.
There we are Suzanne, John, & Nancy at The Porch (new Ellensburg restaurant).
I’ve been working on the blog alternately with dishes, feeding, and cuddling animals. Then John came in and set the alarm to have me come down into the lower pasture to see the procedure for letting the horses out tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. when they are expecting it and he is on his way back from Mt. Rainier.
Late evening, John picked the strawberries and then watered them. I sorted thru and picked the best to clean and put in pie plates to take with me tomorrow for the potluck after we play music at Briarwood Commons (retirement village). We are short people tomorrow, but have some interesting people coming.
Saturday, June 20
For June 19 CPAP. Reported figures. 5 hrs 23 min with AHI=0.54 Events: 3 H. No major mask leaks (max=7 L/min).
At 11:00 a.m., I need to take off for town to meet my friend Trudy from Moses Lake at Memorial Park. She’s coming to walk in the parade of Dachshunds, an annual affair.
Topdog, Trudy, and Flash his father. We met after the Dachshund parade, visiting for almost 2 hours. We enjoyed playing with the dogs too. Unfortunately, I broke the leg on my fold up lawn chair and spent most of our visit standing. I had fun watching Flash take the lead on the leash attached to Topdog and leading him all around.
FLASH, walking his son. This would have been a hit in the city parade…except she had 3 dogs on one lead. .
At Briarwood today, we wished Megan and Benj bon voyage to Texas. We have truly enjoyed having them participate in the group, with Megan on the Bass Fiddle and Benj on the violin. It was fun to see how much their little 1/2 year old son loves music. No surprise.
Here we are: (no guitars present, which would have helped the beat considerably). although very nice to have the bass and have Barb chording and running arpeggios.
Today, Barb Riley joined us — she is the teacher of a baby’s music class which Benj has been taking Lev to for most of Lev’s life. See below for some cute videos. Here our group is.
Then, a photo of a Briarwood resident, Margo, Lev and Megan
The video associated with the above picture is noted below, but it is best to watch it without the sound:
Margo Dancing and Lev Enjoying
. . . and after the music — Lev was ready to nurse, but this is really cute.
On to Briarwood where we’re having our normal meeting with the group but it is a going-away for our newest bass player and her hubby a violinist.
On my way home, after eating a nice meal the residents fixed for us, I went by the northwest side of town to get some Bing cherries for $2/pound, handpicked by young people from one of the churches in town. I bought $5 worth, which was actually 7#, so they were really only 71 cents/pound. What a deal!
John returned from his long day’s trip to the Summer Land Trail at Mt. Rainier, up from Fryingpan Creek. Much time was spent finding appropriate downed trees. In this forest the best is Yellow Cedar about 8 to 10 inches in diameter. It is slow to rot. However, we only use downed trees and many of those are too old to be of use. Lengths of over 8 feet were needed, limbs removed, and bark peeled off. It is all about water management. Steps slow the water as it runs down the trail and drains get the water off, thus reducing erosion and wear. The image at the link below shows the idea, but it is from the web and not WTA’s work.
Steps in a trail -someplace
Sunday, June 21 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!
For June 20 CPAP. Reported figures. 5 hrs 30 min with AHI=0.91 Events: 4 H, 1 CSR.. No major mask leaks (max=11 L/min); oximeter on, x hrs xx min AHI = 0.xx
We are trying to get this blog out today, but it’s not looking possible without an internet connection. It bounced on and off but now is off. Will try resetting the modem. Our trouble-shooting software shows the issue is outside the house but we don’t know if that is true or not.
Hope your week was fine.
Nancy and John
Still on the Naneum Fan