It’s been a whirlwind in our life around here. Like a diary of days, I will give a sort of linear report on the past week.
Easter was quiet, with electricity restored, but a continuing slow smoldering of the downed tree caused some concern. Our friend, Tina, who works for the Electric company, read the previous blog and texted me to see if it was the very tree that I had reported last year. It was, indeed, and Tina was out here Monday morning to investigate. The company outsources tree removals, and the company had charged Cuivre River Electric for the removal of that tree, so they assumed it was done!
Causing Tina to come out was truly a silver lining to the Easter weekend electrical outage. She has been a part of our life since before we were married. Hard to believe she is now a grandmother!
Unfortunately, Harry had been in atrial fibrillation since last week. Increased medication and tweaking of the pacemaker failed to convert him, so an electrocardioversion was scheduled for Thursday afternoon. That made for a stressful week, especially when the electrophysiologist’s office called to say that they were overbooked and planned to reschedule for a later date. I had a minor meltdown about that, and they kindly kept him on the schedule.
On Wednesday, we had a recheck with Dr. McLaughlin, the surgeon, who was astonished at Harry’s recovery. The x rays showed plenty of bone growth now holding the hip around the pins. They also x rayed Harry’s left shoulder, which was described as having “end stage arthritis” – bone on bone. Because of the pending cardioversion, we are scheduled to go back next Wednesday to address the shoulder with a joint injection.
Thursday and Friday were a bit rough. It took two shocks to restore sinus rhythm, and basically two days to recover. We will send a transmission tomorrow, and hope that normal sinus rhythm will maintain.
Vlad came and picked up a maquette for enlargement on Friday, but I forgot to take pictures. Harry was back at work in the studio, despite his arrhythmic heart. It is always fun to see Vlad, and he arrived with delicious treats from our favorite French bakery. Health food!
In other news around here, Weedy decided to revert to an old naughty habit of dumpster diving! That bad boy got stuck in the dumpster, and I had to climb in to lift him out.
Harlan came on Tuesday, as always, to empty the dumpster (Weedy was in the house). Eddy loves Harlan, who takes a short break, and we chat, when there is time.
Animals and Nature are a consolation for news of the world, and any troubles we encounter. There is much to be grateful for around here, though I haven’t had a lot of time for pictures.
Yesterday, I went over to Happenstance Horse Show briefly to watch Susan’s young mare, Vera. It was even more fun to see Susan and Justine than it was to see the horse show!
Afterwards, I helped Jane put up some fence boards. She has done an astonishing amount of fencing this Spring, including having a new fenced area for the dogs, inspired by Polly’s scary disappearance. Sadly, of course, Polly did not live to see the new pen, but Hazel is benefitting from it, and it is really nice.
And in spite of all, I did get back in the saddle this week – I rode Bart – his first ride at age 20 – and he felt great. Jane was too busy with fencing to join us. I’m hoping there will be more regular riding soon…
While I was untacking, there was a tufted titmouse that got stuck in the barn. I had hoped to have Nathan open the bale doors, since I am afraid of heights. We put bale doors in, not for hay bales, but for bird escape, since they don’t like to fly down to go out the door.
Well, I steeled myself and did the job. I’m very proud that I can still manage this dreaded task as an old lady.
That’s enough for now. We have had some beautiful skies, so I will close with this one…
Stay safe, stay strong, stay grateful, and be kind. Slava Ukraini! Peace…
Galloping Through 
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