AJ, AZ – Actually the weather has really been cooperating. It’s been in the 90s for most of this month with the nights in the 60s which makes for good sleeping. However – starting later this week, we’re headed to the triple digits again. Definitely time to leave.
Jim had his second eye done and this eye healed even faster than the first one did. He is really glad he had the cataracts removed. His far vision is great and even though he may need a prescription for reading glasses, he is doing just fine with the ones from the dollar store. That means that I have set the date for our departure from the valley as June 3. His final eye appointment is May 31.
UPDATE: I got a call from the hospital that Aunt Happy had become very dehydrated and they admitted her. They also found she had a blood clot in her lung. After talking with the nurse this morning (Happy is the oldest patient she has ever taken care of in over 20 years of nursing), she is on a heparin drip and responding well.
One of the best things about being here in AJ so late in the season is the fact that everyone is gone. You can find a place to park at Walmart and there are no lines at the restaurants. We went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast on our 32nd anniversary. We’ve also been out to dinner with friends a couple of times. No crowds. Love it.
Seems so strange to see him without glasses.
Can you see the cougar in the picture below? This is a picture of the Superstition Mountains taken when we were coming home from Church on Brown Road. Seeing the shadow only happens a few times a year. There have been other pictures of this on FB that are much better than mine. Just Google Superstition Mountains Shadow
Jim and Rocky took the boat out for one last fishing trip. The boat is now tucked away for the summer. Jim’s list is all ticked off except for the things that have to be done at the last minute.
That is a cool picture of the mountain. E careful out here on the road. There are some crazy drivers on the road.
ReplyDeleteYes, we got to see that cougar once too. Oh maybe it a picture. Good about Jim's eyes. I won't start discussing a visit while you are in Montana until you actually get there.
ReplyDeleteYes, Jim without glasses is a different person. I've worn glasses since my twenties; I wouldn't recognize myself without them :)
ReplyDeleteSure is nice when all the crowds are geo, and great that Jim doe not need glasses anymore as well.
ReplyDeleteJim looks very handsome without his glasses! I hope Aunt Happy will be okay - that's my goal, 105! I've seen that cougar in other photos - so cool! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad the surgery went so well!
ReplyDeleteGla Jim's surgery went well...both eyes and healing is faster on this eye. Hope Aunt Happy is doing okay...that is incredible of her age and health.
ReplyDeleteWishing Aunt Happy a speedy recovery can't believe how well she looks for her age bless her heart. Yes Jim sure looks handsome without his glasses and so happy it all went so well. Your getting out just in time as the triple digits are on there way
ReplyDeleteSafe travels
Bev had her eyes done a few years ago and has been well pleased. I would have had to leave AZ 15-20 degrees ago. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo, departure date is set!! 90s sound real good for down there, we are 90 today and 97 predicted for tomorrow. Can't wait to get to the Upper Peninsula for cooler temps.
ReplyDeleteSafe travels.
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Happy leaving! We're in Oregon, where it is overcast and bordering on cold. Save travels.
ReplyDeleteI'm in the same boat as Jim, had my eyes done and now just use Dollar Store specs to read. I now have a collection of cool sunglasses I never was able to wear before. :c)
ReplyDeleteCrikey I've missed you blokes ..... it's so good to know that you are well and happy and still tripsying around. How good is Aunt Happy. I sure hope she's ok but it sounds as if she's in good hands. How's Rocky doing?? Still Jim's righthand man??
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear Jims surgery went well. It's amazing what can be done these days.
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