Today in Glenmoore 1-13-11

Before we get started we have a message from the editor…

1)      TIG is a non-profit newsletter and while many of you are desiring daily updates it isn’t going to happen.  First, there just isn’t that much happening in Glenmoore – However, farmer Ted is down to one ass since his other Donkey died recently (you can’t make this up).

2)      Second, the Feds  and Stainmaster folks have asked me to provide a warning to our Pregnant readers  - please empty your bladder before reading or your Stainmaster warranty on your couch and rugs will be terminated.

Weather

As they say in Philly, cold enough to freeze the you know whats off of William Penn (the statue atop our City Hall).  Our recent snow storm was a dud – only 3-4 inches in Glenmoore.  But it remains cold.  Hopefully our northern subscribers didn’t injure any backs while shoveling out of the deluge.

Laurie

Today was spousal training – just the name makes most men quiver in their boots.  Laurie decided to show off today and walked around the hall with no assistance (only a therapist safety net).  This was due to her new orthotics.  Now I imagine that some of you are thinking – how do oral braces help her walk.  Don’t be alarmed – you are merely confusing orthotics (show inserts) with orthodontics.  I should note that this is a common problem among Yankees fans and folks living in the deepest woods of West Virginia and Tennessee.

She also walked up and down 8 steps without assistance (obviously those inserts in her shoes are working).  And she has been given clearance to walk back and forth to the bathroom when she is wearing these miracle devices.  Major improvement.

After discussion with “da team”, we’ve decided to go ahead and put in the chair lift on the back stairs.  Laurie should probably be able to go up and down once a day, but more than that will be tough especially during her treatments.  Working on getting estimates.  Family rides will be charged at $10 per ride (unless you have an official blue handicap sticker).

Finally, official discharge date is Saturday 1/22 around 10:00.

Paul

Spent the afternoon educating myself about the world of DME (that would be Durable Medical Equipment for you newbies).  Never realized it could be so darn complicated.  I should have it sorted out by next Saturday.

That’s all for now, need to get back to my grab bars, toilet seat extenders and shower chairs – woohoo!

Paul