Well...First thing's first. On the "How's She doin?" front, Mrs. J is prepping today for one of the favorite examinations for everyone on the face of the planet. For any reader of this blog not under the age of 10, you're well aware that that's known as a colonoscopy.
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The following is straight out of the source and describes exactly why Mrs J is getting one tomorrow.
"The purpose of a colonoscopy is to provide a visual diagnosis via
inspection of the internal lining of the colon wall, which may include
identifying issues such as ulceration or precancerous polyps, and to enable the opportunity for biopsy or the removal of suspected colorectal cancer lesions." Source.
Now, all that having been said, all the testing and such so far are saying that the cancer is very much under control. This procedure is intended to take a look and make sure that is true. Nothing like actually looking at the bastiges than relying solely on tests and such.
Assuming the best outcome, that will enable the Surgery next week. There's still a lot of hoops to jump, but all the medicos are smiling. With a little bit of help from the Big Guy and a smile from the surgeon after the procedure, so will I.
Off to happier adventures. On the Woodworking front, I'm in the process of making a quilt hanger for one of my Sister's quilts. This was the sole thing I'm taking of hers. It has always meant a lot for me.
That would be my Parent's wedding photo in the center. Grandparents are in there. Pictures of us as Kids. Mrs J and I (back when I had hair and could fly), yep all in there.
It means a lot to me. "Things" don't interest me. This isn't a "Thing", it's a family history book. I want it displayed and visible to all who pass by. It'll be hung in the hallway immediately outside of my office.
Much like Sarge, I'm a very big history addict. This fits my bill.
So, I'm putting together a hanger for it.
Nothing really fancy, I don't want to distract from it, but I also don't want to dishonor it either.
It was fairly simple, I ripped a 2 x 4 into two 1 1/2" strips, then ripped out a channel on the strip that will be the back. This is the load bearing strip so is slightly thicker than the front piece. The channel will be where the quilt is tucked in. Then the two pieces will be put together with 4 bolts camouflaged as drawer pulls on the front and the end of the bolt on the outside back. This will enable the quilt to be taken down and cleaned if needed.
Yes, Beans, it'll be needed. This is Texas and we live in the middle of a field. Dust is a factor.
(Just ask my sinuses!)
I've got the first coat of stain on it right now (aka Sunday). We'll see what additional stain/finish will be needed. I am looking for a walnut like color.
I like this one. The picture is of the inside of the hangar, I wanted to make sure it wouldn't "act up" and surprise me as it dried. Seems to be OK. So a bit of sanding on the outside and a stain coat there, then maybe some gloss to seal it and bring a shine. Or not!
Fortunately, that's about all I've got this week. Things, with respect to Mrs J's health, seem to be progressing in the right direction. We should be getting definitive answers soon and, with a little luck, be done with this bit of bumpy road. I deeply appreciate all y'all's thoughtful comments as well as prayers.
Y'all are great!
Peace out!
Good luck with the procedure, The act itself isn't too bad, it's the prep for it that's the unpleasant part.
ReplyDelete" "Things" don't interest me. This isn't a "Thing", it's a family history book." Well said. When Dad passed, and my eldest brother asked if there was anything I wanted, I asked for the wooded salt shaker and pepper mill set. Looked much like this:
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No metal cap on the salt shaker (which you had to shake for what felt like 5 minutes to get 10 granules of salt), but lots of wear on the pepper mill. They sat proudly on the dining table between meals, and, other than Holiday Meals, were usually moved aside at dinner time for more conventional glass ones that reminded one of the M2 Grenade. Although in the early '70s I started bringing the pepper mill to the table after discovering that freshly ground pepper was so much better than the ground pepper that had been sitting around lord knows how long.
They were "Family Dinner" to me. I also asked if any of the "Navy forks" were still around. Dad had acquired 6 somewhat fancy forks stamped with USN on the handle, maybe mementos from his days as a Marine on the USS Brooklyn (CL-40). Not plain metal, but like fancy Onida flatware. The entire family being right handed, the left tine was well worn down on all of them - as in 1/8" or more, and the next tine somewhat worn. Again, they screamed family to me. Alas, Dad had gotten rid of them long since.
Joe,
DeleteThanks.
Man, my folks had that exact same set of Salt and Pepper shakers/grinders. I think I may still have them in one of the cabinets. BTW, you're spot on about freshly ground pepper. I think I may have a tin of pre-ground pepper, but I'd bet it's 20 years old or better. No, I don't know where it is. I also have their wedding silver ware. That's in the China Cabinet along with a lot of other required fine dining "Things" from the '50s and '60s. We don't use them often, but the China Cabinet is in the Dining Room overlooking the table, so , as far as I'm concerned, Mom and Dad are still in overwatch making sure things are done right.
Thanks for the memory.
juvat
My pleasure, Juvat. It's amazing how many of our memories revolve around food and meals. It's a shame that "meal time" has fallen out of favor.
DeleteWhen we sort of inherited the mobile home we have (did senior care for my ex-wife's husband's mom, we would live there, and when she passed we got the place, wins all around, we got a place to live, he didn't have to try to sell it and pay pad rent while doing so), we found tins of herbs and spices with the sliding metal tops, the kind that you gradually applied pressure to in the hope of just getting to the shaker part, but BOOM! it would open all at once and contents flew everywhere.
We didn't have "good silver" until Mom and Dad received some for their 25th anniversary in 1970. Never had "good china." Our fancy stuff was the gold rimmed "Wheat" pattern of gas station premium fame.
Photo of my folks, ca. 1945. Taken at her family home, 3 East Railroad Street, Nesquehoning PA https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=6007867682567845&set=pb.100000340183042.-2207520000&type=3
Joe,
DeleteVery nice looking couple. Glad to see he successfully accomplished his duties in the "Festivities" of the time.
juvat
We had the very same gas station "Wheat" pattern for good china. Only brought it out at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
DeleteColonoscopy prepping can be a bit....ah....challenging but it's another step on the road to recovery, Mrs. J and yours are still in the prayer rotation juvat. Stain color is looking good.
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DeleteYeah, getting TO the procedure is the hard part, the procedure itself ...well, you're asleep. And food does taste a bit better afterwards doesn't it?
Thanks, yeah that's the color I"m going with, Mrs J. gave the final head nod of approval for it.
juvat
Hmm.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, prayers.
My oncologist decided he didn't like the results of PET scan: he ordered a MRI (lower bowel).
prep: a Fleet Enema - never had one of those before, but I now know why it's called a "Fleet...
y'gotta be really quick to get to the porcelain goddes.
I know, it's a sh*tty business, but G-d willing, the doc finds nothing of interest.
Again, prayers.
Boron, Thanks,
DeleteOne must do when one must poo!
Sorry...It's Monday, I'm just starting the week. The jokes will get funnier as the week progresses.
Again, Thanks.
juvat
I tend to place a lot of sentiment on things from my family history. Some have had to go away. I don't have the room to make a museum to my life. That quilt is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI hate ripping construction lumber for projects. I usually get the one that twists and warps and looks like a noodle when I'm done. If it doesn't pinch the blade and attract the fire department, I'm really lucky. I started using those poplar boards from the expensive aisle.
Praying all goes well today.
STxAR,
DeleteI agree about construction lumber. This one, and a couple of others have been laying absolutely flat on the wood shop floor for over a year. They all are in pretty good shape, nice and straight. And, given the slowness I needed to go to get the blade through it, I'd say it was pretty dry. That having been said, it's only construction lumber and if it warps, I'm not committed to using it. It was just a learning tool. Not sure I'd go with poplar, it's got some funky coloring to it. Probably Maple. I'd love to do Walnut, but, you know, $$$.
Thanks
juvat
Juvat, good on you for keeping and displaying family history! I regret when I could have talked to my Great-Grandmother, Grandfather, Grandmother, Dad, Mom, etc. regarding our family history, I didn't. Only later in life at the ripe age of 70+ did I start the search.
ReplyDeletePlease convey to Mrs. J that our prayers are with you both as you go through the next several weeks.
Cletus
Cletus,
DeleteThanks. Unfortunately, my Grandfathers both past before I completely understood the meaning of History. Maternal Grandmother passed very early so I barely remember her. Paternal Grandmother had Alzheimer's so a lot lost there also. Got to get up in the attic and see what's in the boxes up there. And soon! This month has been, I'm convinced, a message from the Lord to get off my dead donkey and get to work.
juvat
I was speaking about this very procedure with my friend Uisdean Ruadh yesterday. It will be his "first go". I assured him the pre-game was far worse than the actual event itself. Here is to hoping for nothing but good news (and prayers up, of course).
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is a gem. Like you (and Sarge, and a lot of people apparently), I collect history, having been (by default) become the keeper of the family history.
I note in the medical updates you left yourself up. Here is to hoping all is well with you as well (and again, prayers up).
THBB,
DeleteThanks, I like the "Pre-Game" comment. Lotta truth there!
Yep, looking forward to getting it done and hung. Pictures to follow.
I'm doing ok. At the visit after my ER episodes, the cardiologist requested I take my BP and Pulse/Ox readings several times a day and forward a two week record to him to review. I've done so and I've only got two red boxes out of 29 measurements. Both of those were the day of someone else's trip to the hospital. So I'm going to score them as unfortunate, but understandable. The rest are all pretty good. The new meds seem to be working.
As always, prayers are appreciated.
juvat
Things with meaning to you but nobody else. My paternal grandmother was a crochet master. She passed when I was four. Somehow a small crocheted squirrel square survived and is now in a frame in my bedroom. Means nothing to anyone else but me.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for Mrs J's health. By coincidence my sister will have the same procedure Wednesday.
WSF,
DeleteThanks.
Yep, things like the squirrel do take on special meanings, even moreso if the story comes along with them.
juvat
Prayers up for Mrs J.
ReplyDeleteAnd for you, sir!! If ya don't take care of yourself, ya wont be around to take care of her...same goes in reverse for her as well.
Thank goodness the meds work.
Really like that color of stain with that quilt. When you get done, it will be a knock-out! And the quilt is just beautiful. She must have spent a lot of time on that one!!
Suz
Suz,
DeleteThanks, Prayers are very much appreciated. As I mentioned in another comment, my cardiologist wants me to take regular readings and keep track of them for our next meeting. I'm not a Doctor, but I do a lot of work with numbers in Data. With two exceptions, all the numbers are fairly stable. The two exceptions were resolved with the second pill he authorized if numbers were above a set value. So, I did what I was told and what he said would happen, did. That's probably as good as it gets at this point. We'll see.
I'm going with the stain as well as the gloss top coat, the gloss really makes the stain pop. Final pictures next week with a little bit of luck.
juvat
Great news, and yes, 'eyes on' is always better that the option!
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