And, on the twelfth.  Back at home and walking and talking and healing.
Home nursing coming once a day since Friday. Today  Allen with PTherapy came by to do an evaluation.

So , been a heck of a time with Triple by-pass surgery.  A major change in my life style also.

Wow! What a change in my world! Follow up on the Nuke test involved going through my wrist to check out the vessels in my heart. Has one that's been totally stopped up from years back,  Dr found more clogged vessels in the heart leaving just one supplying. What was strange is I had not big chest pains that I was ever concerned about, no shortness of breath, and went through the stress test treadmill walk with no problems.  So, shows just because you think your healthy don't mean you are.
So, talking this the surgeon yesterday, triple by-pass gonna happen.  A ton of paperwork to read and sign at the Doc's office. Paperwork to carry to the hospital. Then to the hospital and start off at Admit. From there, was guided and attended to by a great staff at St. Pat.s.  Bloodwork, Urine sample, MRI, X-ray, neck ultrasound, more blood work and more paperwork to sign. Lastly, instructions on picking up a laxative on the way home and instructions up to being at the Emergency Entrance to the hospital at 5:AM Thursday morning.
So, bikes on battery tenders, car ran yesterday as mode of transportation to LC and back.
Did the Clean out of the intestines yesterday afternoon and oatmeal this morning.  Light walk with Luce, a small load of clothing washed, dryed and put up and a visit to the Fire Station. Now, chill mode.

Already the 11th day of January. Wow! Time flys by faster and you get older I do believe.  No matter, as long as you can still do most of what you want to do daily.
This last cold spell where it was down in the 20's for a couple mornings was not to my liking. As a 70 to 90 F degree person here for sure. So, stayed home and warm for those 2 main days.

A follow up call from my heart peeps saying they plan on going in to check blood flow Monday the 16th. So, we'll see how that plays out. May solve a few minor problems I've noticed with my body.

The Corvette is doing fine and really getting to enjoy riding about on the back roads even though it does not like rough roads with the hard suspension. Did 80 miles just roaming on some roads had not been on in awhile yesterday and totally enjoyed it. Was very windy out so the bikes stayed parked.

No sale on the boat yet. A few pretty interested but no transactions. And, a few more wanting to trade stuff or me go down a couple thousand. No want trades and sticking with the 7K price. I'm losing money even at that. Plus, want the money so I can upgrade in my Vette life. LOL.

Other than a ride about once in awhile, a few beers here and there , been it for travels.

Did do the first racking on the latest batch of dew berry wine. That was pretty fast with about 3 weeks involved. The satsuma wine is still working and it's been since Nov 25th. May test it today. Gonna let the Berry wine settle in the 1.5 liter bottles a few days then swap it over to 1 liter bottles for cleaner wine.

The Lemon wine is WOW! And, still have a bunch in the freezer so gonna make some more to that.

So , till the next. ;-)

As time goes by!
Nuke Stress Test a few weeks ago and then meeting with doctor's nurse which didn't reveal much but that things are changing in blood flow. But, can't really find out anything till the doc gets back from vacation.  Makes you wonder why this meeting in the first place. Nothing life changing as was told to keep on doing what I'm doing.
Did get a used Batter Tender off ebay but a problem with it as it would not go into the float mode. Notified seller about it and was told to throw it away and he refunded the money to my paypal accout. I gave him a great review due to his actions. He stated he had no way to test it in the beginning. So , all is good there.  In fact, have a bid on another one that comes up to d day in two days. I'd really like to have 3 of them due to the lawnmower needed one also and I would not have to swap the one in the garage between the bike and lawnmower. The one in the shop stays with the kLR in there.
Think I finally got the electrical problem behind me on the circuit to the sewing room and carport. Light's blinking at times. Had removed the connection where I had tied in the AC wire to the main wire going from the House breaker to the unit breaker  and then to the carport junction box. Will run another for the AC later directly from the main box outside.
I had pulled the Dryer out last week and went through the circuit breaker box there and all was good as could see.  So, yesterday morning , the light went out under the carport we use to see what's happening with the washer and drying. So, the hunt started again. Shut off the house for a bit while I removed the breaker headed that way and redid the wires. Back together and still a bit of a blink at times. Back to the carport box. In loosening and tightening the input connections , the left side shorted again a different gound wire I was touching with the shaft of the screwdriver and shut the whole left circuit down. Hmmmmmm . Voltage check show 124 on the right 0 on the left. When to the main circuit breaker going that way. Ditto finding. Attempted resetting it a few times before it finally did reset and making noises of not happy contacts inside. So, got all redone under the carport with that breaker off , making sure no wires rubbing against hot wires and got a new 70 amp breaker set to replace the one I was not happy with. Done deal and all back together again and , SO FAR, no lights blinking and full voltage everywhere.
Been enjoying riding about in the Corvette and it's nice gas mileage and just learning it. Have over 3000 miles on it since getting it 4 months ago and really abit anxious to move on to the next one. But, this car and the boat need to be sold first. Gives me lots of time to think and explore and learn about the C5 Vettes. And, all things to look for when I do find what I want.
Weather is typical for this time of year, 70 F one day and 40 the next. I try to get things done on the 60 / 70 days and hibernate on the lower ones. So, today and probaly tomorrow, the Vette and Bike's stay in the garage and shop and Da Truck gets the duty. It warms up way faster.
Thinking about the truck. Air Conditioner losing it charge again. Guess next time, I'll put a dye in it as the sealer I put last time didn't do lots. Probably won't need to mess with that till Spring though.
Fire Department Christmas gathering was a great meal and good presentation of awards and memorials. I ever won 25 bucks door prize. Ta daaaaaaaa.
Wife in the Christmas meal shopping mode. Can't see it myself but, it's her trip. So be it.
So , up to date till the next.

Two weeks flown by fast. Seems the older you get, the faster time flys. But, such is life. Before the rains came, was using the vette as primary transportation.  Loved the last till up where I calculated 24.5 miles to the gallon. Checking the oil for the last 800 miles shows no oil usage since adding 1/2 qt at 2000 miles since the oil/filter change. Love that. Still have not calculated the price difference between the 93 octane it wants to the 87 the truck wants. Will, check prices on all next fill up. Think it's still near 10 cents per grade change. But, if use non-ethanol gas, way higher than the stuff with the up to 10%.
Had put some doublesided tape to hold the gps just ahead of the shifter but that proved to be bothersome and just not looking right. So, took it all off.  Figure the times I do need a GPS I can just stick it on the windshield.
Still getting the walks in when the weather allows but been a few days due to the rains that it has not happened.
Nucular Stress test done with no problems for me on the treadmill.  In fact, found this one seemed easier than the last one. A year ago. Nurse cranked up the elevation on the unit to get my heart rate up to the 126 beats per minute so I guess blood getting to legs muscles okay. ;-)
So, now we wait for the info to go to my Heart Doc and they get back with me for a visit to discuss it. ;-).
Couple messages on the Boat since I put it up for sale. A bit early but may as well get it out there. Pretty much have the vette sold after the first of the year so need the boat gone and the money in the bank. Then, begin the hunt for a C5 that I want. After much recearch, want one with the column lock disabled, HUD, Coupe due to the mostly hot weather and AC working better with a solid roof. Research is still very active and keep learning every day.  Kinda anxious for the next step. We'll see what the winds of fate bring our way.
With the cold air due here in a few days, got the gas heater out and cleaned it and installed it. Now in operation with no gas leaks. So, we be good in that direction.
And that about wraps the last few weeks so , till the next.

Corvette is inspected. One lid cover coming loose so corrected that. Rigged up a place for the little gps on the console with some double sided tape. And found out that putting ear phone plugs in the ear do a couple things. Knock down the road noise big time , and, here the music much better. So, just using the MP3 player for that now instead of a feed into the cassette part of the radio.
Last fill up in Lake Charles with 93 octane gas and 10% max ethanol was nice to the car so far. Had been running  91 octane , no ethanol in it for the last few tankfuls. Also, last tank netted 24.5 mile per gallon.  Like that.

The bed in up and being used so that's a good thing with da wife. She gave her old bed to a friend that was wanting to downsize her bed. All is good in bedsville now. ;-)

Had the Charter modem go out last week so went to Eunice to get an exchange. Wow! Upon getting there, place was closed and big time remodeling going on. All moved to Opelousas on the side of I 49. So, after a few failed attempts as getting the gps to accept the address shown, just took off for the address figuring I could find it. And, I did. But, coming back, got me and the vette on I-49 to I-10 instead of having to go though Eunice and Opelousas. Much faster and better ride. That Car does not like rough roads none.
Get home, hook up new Charter modem and it's asking questions I have no idea about. So, wait till yesterday to call and ended up the lady was able to get the modem working over the phone. Needed to put the internal address of the modem in the charter system. ???? What ever. Then , proceeded to get a date with a service guy to install a charter router/wifi set up.  She wanted to I go to the store and just get one. Much cheaper. Installation of - 40 bucks. Told her the store was 100 miles away and would just rather pay for the tech guy to install it and get it working and ask questions. Done deal and the guy actually got here about 17:20.  Nice guy from Eunice and ex Seabee. Now, all is good in computer land and a secure wifi at last.

Another good friend gone to the graveyard that I need to go pay respects to today. Paula Benoit LeCompte. < Spelling >  Down from Cancer at mid 50's.
Lost another friend and fellow fire department worker in the inspection group last week due to him being killed in his bed by grandson. Sad.

Did put a bolt/nut to hold a broken piece of spoiler back together on the vette yesterday and somehow strained my neck getting up and down. Just moving too fast for my own good and age. LOL. Now, a few days for it to get healed I'm sure so nursing it.

Till the next.  

Wow! November already upon us. And, mid 40's this morning for our first cold week.

Had a head cold last week and that put me down for the week. Doing meds and staying home mostly.
Did go out Sunday the 6th to help with the annual FD barbecue. Again, cutting brisket for the plates. Fun day being with the FD peeps and others helping.

Did wash and wax the Corvette once. It get's dusty just sitting in the garage. A few drive abouts in it and did test the heater and it do work. Did add a 1/2 quart of oil to it last week also with a bit over 2000 miles since last oil/filter change. But, do have to add oil to my truck also between 5000 mile oil changes and I'm sure it has had a better life and treatment in it's 13 yrs the the Vette has had in it's 21 yrs. Even though the truck has about 25k more miles on it.

Had another issue and learning lesson with the truck. Hooking up to my little trailer and checking the lights, the right sig light not working. Hmmmmm. Went ahead and made the run to Basile to pick up a bed from my cuz and come back.  Of course, checked the bulb , and then the wiring at the tongue, then the wiring at the accessory plug without getting a signal at either. Then  went fuse hunting starting under the hood. Check the 3  10 amp fuse having something to do with TrlLites there , all good. Then the fuses on the driver's side dash.  Lo and behold. A left and right trailer lite fuses and the right being open. So, changed it out and test for lites at the  accessory plug. All good. Put all back together and still need to tape up some trailer wiring before using it again.

Wife decided she wanted the little white iron bed from Cuz so we got that arranged and desmoked all the linen and parts as much as possible.  He being a heavy smoker in his trailer.

Today, perhaps go get the Corvette inspected or wait till tomorrow as I had dental tomorrow also.