Doctor Visits

Glen Rose, Texas

Weather: low 48 degrees, high 81 degrees, clear skies, light breezes

Today's weather was real hammock weather. Highs in the low 80s, light breezes, humidity in the 20% percent range. It doesn't get any better. Last year at this time in this area, we were going through an ice storm. This weather is infinitely better.

We had a busy day as we started our rounds of doctor visits for our yearly checkups. Early this morning, we had our lab work performed. When we went to see the doctor this afternoon, he already had the results. First, the good news - all test and examination results so far are good. The bad news is that our doctor has recommended that Carolyn have a couple more tests, including a mammogram. The earliest those tests can be performed is next Tuesday, 11/25/08. If everything is okay with those tests, we'll be moving on to Bay City to see our dentist on 12/04/08.

I should clarify that our doctor recommending that Carolyn have a couple more tests performed is not bad news. We feel fortunate to have found a doctor that we have confidence in and that understands our lifestyle. He is willing to work with us to ensure we receive the tests and maintenance drugs we take on a routine basis. Some doctors seem to find it difficult to understand what we need so we can continue to live this lifestyle we like so much.

Staying here for another few days is not considered a hardship to us. We like the area, and I like the lower humidity that we tend to experience here. The extra time here will be spent visiting with friends and re-familiarizing ourselves with the area.

After we finished the lab work this morning, we took a short ride around the area to see what has changed in Glen Rose. Three new hotels have been completed since we left, and a few new houses have been built. The rest of the town seems the same. And that's not bad. We like it like it is. When we got home, I noticed that the water hose I bought at the WalMart Mall last night had sprung a leak. Since the leak was close to the female end and I had bought a female end repair part last night, I repaired the hose and we were back in business.

Late in the afternoon, I helped Jerry, the owner of the RV park, set up a satellite dish so he could use the system in one of his rental units. We had some trouble getting a signal until we found that part of the cable was bad. After replacing the faulty cable, a good signal was locked in.

Supper was leftovers from the Mexican restaurant we visited last night. It was just as good the second time around.

Tomorrow, I'll be going for a long walk. I haven't walked for the last three days, and my body is starting to tell me about it.

More later, be safe.

Today's Town - Glen Rose, Texas: 2004 American Dream Town Winner

Not all who wander are lost.