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It has been a while since I have blogged any news on here. I apologize for that, but, things have been busy here. I am having my foot surgery in 2 days. Kind of nervous about that, but also anxious to get it done. My foot has really been hurting more this week. Too much walking on the mail routes will do that. I will let you all know how it goes, and if it was successful.
The Pirates have been really lousy lately. They are on a 5 game losing streak, and have lost 17 out of the past 24 games. Not a good way to end the season. Looks like they will definitely have their 16Th losing season in a row. That is not a good record to have. Maybe next year??
My dad is doing better. He went on a pontoon boat ride this past Saturday. Sounds like he really enjoyed it too. He got out and went to church on Sunday, and out to breakfast afterwards. I think he will be just fine.
Joey starts back to school tomorrow. He is a senior this year. He wants the school year to go slow, but, it will probably fly by. He will be going to basic training for the National Guard right after he graduates. I hope by then that the USA will be pulling all of our troops back from Iraq. I don't want to see him going overseas. I know he may have to, but, I hope he doesn't.
Okay, that's about all for now. Will write more after my surgery. Keep me in your prayers.

The Olympics

Have you all been watching the Olympics this year? It has really been interesting watching on TV. Michael Phelps has been truly amazing. I have enjoyed watching swimming, and diving. I watched some of the gymnastics earlier. Haven't watched much basketball. Overall, It has been worth watching. Getting tired of watching the Pirates lose all the time. Nice to see something different.
Well, I found out my date for my surgery on my foot. It will be on August 28Th. They will cut 2 small slits on both sides of my foot, and loosen the tendon. A couple of stitches to close it, and they will be all done. Doctor told me it will only take 15 minutes or so. I will be out of it for the surgery. Not looking forward to getting it done, but, If it will get rid of the pain in my foot, then I am ready to do it.
Going to a party at my parents house tonight. My niece, Monica is turning 21 this week. Dawna and I are riding our scooters up to Jamestown. It will be fun. We are having a blast riding them all over the place. This was money well spent! If the weather is nice tomorrow, then we will ride them to church, too. Motorcycles next?? Maybe.....

Daily happenings.....

Not a lot new today. We took a ride to Mercer to look at another dog for a playmate with our Teddy. This dog was a pekingese too, but, was not well taken care of. She was only 7 months old, and not really house broken. So, Teddy is still our only child.
Nathan started Kindergarten this week. Hard to believe. He will be 6 in November. He is really growing up fast. He seems to like school so far.
Dad seems to be doing better since his back surgery. He still has a lot of pain, but, that is typical after back surgery. Keep him in your prayers, though. He could always use a little help! My brother has surgery recently too. He is recuperating at home now. Hopefully he will get better soon, too.
Mindie just called here. Looks like they are getting a new house out on Conneaut Lake Road. Good for them! I am so happy and proud of them. They bought a Scion off of us about 2 years ago. The car was practically brand new. They now only owe 3 more payments and it will be all theirs. They are really doing good.
Can't think of anything else going on. Going to go watch the Buccos on TV. They are playing the Reds tonight. Maybe a win??? We shall see.

Been a busy week!

I have been on vacation this week, and it has been a busy one. It all started with my "prep" day on Monday for my Colonoscopy on Tuesday. That was no fun. Everyone told me the prep day would be the worst. They were right. The actual procedure was not bad, cause I don't remember any of it. I was out for a nap! After they put me under, I can't recall anything they did. So, I survived that. Wednesday, Dawna and I had a nice day together. We took a nice long scooter ride together. That was a lot of fun. I enjoy doing things with her. On Thursday, Dawna's new scooter arrived. It is a beauty! Has a windshield, and a double seat(for Nathan to ride with her). We took a short ride that night, after I got it all put together, and uncrated. Today, Dawna had a Mylogram and a CT scan at the Greenville hospital. We were there from 7Am till almost 3PM. Long day for her, but, hopefully the results will show she does not need more surgery. According to the radiologist, things looked good. Will have to wait for Dr. Kang to give her the official results, but, things look good. Do not want any more surgery for her.
Tonight the Steelers play their first pre-season game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Pre-season games don't mean a thing, but, I am excited that football season is finally here again! Been a long year for the Pirates so far, so it will be nice to watch the Steelers play now. I think they are going to have a very good season. Keep your fingers crossed! The rest of my vacation will be just relaxing, and riding the scooters. Back to work on Monday!

New Laptop for me

I have not posted anything on here for a few days. My laptop died on me this past week, and I have been too lazy to get on the desktop computer to do much of anything. Plus, I am on vacation this week, so, I really haven't had a lot of free time to get on here. Well, I finally went out and bought a new laptop tonight. It's a HP. Very nice with a built in web cam. I should be able to keep up on all news items now!
I had a colonoscopy today. Wasn't as bad as I thought i would be. The prep was the worst part. The procedure itself only took about 20-30 minutes. They put me to sleep, and next thing I knew, I was awake talking to Dawna again. Don't remember a thing after the anesthesiologist put the medicine in the IV to knock me out. Pretty cool how they do that. But, I am glad it's over. Went to Bob Evans tonight and ate like a pig. Bob-B-Q Ribs and Chicken. Very good.
OK, going to go watch the Pirates game. Playing the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight. No score so far, in the 3rd inning. They got hammered last night 13-7. Have a nice day, and I will talk to you all later!

Pirates make trades.

Well, the trading deadline has come and gone, and it looks like the Pirates have made a major trade. Jason Bay is going to the red sox, and the pirates are getting 4 minor league players. One is believed to be Andy LaRoche, the younger brother of Adam LaRoche. Lets hope he starts off the year better than his brother. I am not too thrilled about this trade yet. I liked Jason Bay. I thought he was a good fit with the Pirates. Apparently, money was a factor, as usual. Bay will be a free agent next year, and the pirates don't have the money too pay him what he is worth. The Pirates also traded Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte to the Yankees earlier this week. They did not get much for them either. Guess time will tell on both trades. At least they didn't trade Jack Wilson. My wife would have a fit if they did that. More updates later if I get any.

Scooter Babe

This is my wife, Dawna. Just call her "Scooter Babe". Her mother took this picture the other day. Her mother thinks she looks like someone from outer space. I think she looks like someone who likes riding scooters! We are having a ball riding them. We took a ride to Mindie and Jim's house in Transfer yesterday. Today we just took a long ride up Donation Road, across St. Glory Road, and back down Fredonia Road. Was a lot of fun! Problem is, I can't keep up with her, riding my black and gold scooter. It just isn't fast enough. Once we get our other new one, we will be able to fly all over town. I can't wait!

Pirates just lost 3 out of 4 to the padres, and now they play the Rockies again. They just lost 4 in a row to them last week. I am ready for football season! Steelers opened training camp yesterday. Won't be long, and they will be playing their first game. I think they should have a good season. Coach Tomlin put Casey Hampton the Physically unable to perform list today. He could not run all the drills today. He is too fat. Weighs 325 lbs. Hopefully he will be able to play once the season starts. Tomlin won't put up with any crap from any player. I like that. They are all overpaid anyhow. Wish I had some of their money.

Dad is home from the hospital. He went back in to the Greenville Hospital this past Friday. Running a fever. Possible infection. They sent him home this morning. I talked to him earlier today, and he sounds good. Keep praying for him.

Going to go watch the Pirates now. Guess I am a glutton for punishment. Maybe they will actually win a game. We'll see. Have a great day!