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This is a message from mum: You must with out fail or deviation do exactly as you are told. You will listen to your doc and physio therapists and will not think you know better and do more than you should. No stupid chair stunts. No stupid what can it hurt lapses in judgement. No stupid anything ... You can undo in a minute what you've spent months of recovery to achieve if you become impatient and do something foolish. Remember just because the pain has gone doesn't mean the shoulder is back to normal. It took 60+ years to get where you are in life now, be patient with the healing so that the next however many years can be enjoyed rather than ... damn, if only ... Love you bro.

Yes, but you'll be under medical supervision so that's much better than when it speeds uncontrollably while you watch drilling documentaries.

Greetings Albert. I'm well enough thanks. Just need to be careful what and how much I do in this heat.

Seems half-assed doesn't it?

You're just gonna leave him hangin'? Oh alright, I'll look after him until you get back. Hey! Back off the rest of you vultures!

Do you really need us to answer that question. Hugs bro.

Does Gary really want you making him exercise?

Lovely chapter and a bit of silliness too. Nicely done.

He'll certainly make for a memorable day, thanks.

The pup and took an abbreviated walk early this morning and then I did a few chores. First I took mum's car to the carwash, it's cleaned and shined inside and out. I bought her a new set of floormats. Went to the recycle center so that mum will not need to do that for a bit after she comes home. Then to the pet superstore for the additive for Thistle's water. It's an extract of green tea and other natural stuff that helps prevent tartar build up and keeps his breath nice. Next a stop a Target for a couple of things before heading back to the house where I trimmed and sized the floormats to fit mum's car and wiped down the interior surfaces with protectant to prevent sun damage. Mum drive's a 1999 Saturn sedan. It's in very good condition and well maintained, she's got a great mechanic. Now I'm being lazy for a bit before I get cleaned up for a picnic with some of the neighbors late this afternoon. Mum baked brownies to go with ice cream for dessert. I have a large crockpot of baked beans that's been simmering all night and I'm going to make a tossed salad too. The picnic should be fun.

G'day y'all. More potentially record setting hot weather again today. Happy Memorial Day to those who are celebrating for the remainder blessed be.

It is currently 96/35° but with the current humidity feels like 102/39.

No I do not. My paternal grandmother made a rhubarb custard meringue pie that everyone said was very good. I disagreed. Mum has a recipe for rhubarb crisp/crunch that everyone says is delicious. I however, disagree. Many people think strawberries and rhubarb are a tasty combination. I disagree. Apparently when it comes to rhubarb I'm just a disagreeable curmudgeon.

Neither am I.

G'day y'all. The low overnight temp was 78/25° with even worse humidity. The window panes actually had condensation on them this morning. Forecast is for temps in the upper 90's/30's potentially 100° even here near the beach where temps are usually moderated by the onshore sea breeze. The sun is intense. Mum is predicting some nasty sunburns for folks heading home after the holiday weekend. Thistle and I skipped our morning walk.

Yuck, rhubarb 😟

Four cheese ravioli tossed with olive oil and blistered cherry tomatoes, fresh strawberries for dessert.

I hope they're able to help you remain calm. Perhaps Thor might be able to do something.

Hey! I got there first ...

I thought I was suffering a case of deja vu.

I don't think it's so much that it's tolerable but a sense of being at fault. When you see another person you don't view as innocent threatened that drives home the realization that you're not the one responsible.

Hey! How did Clo get invited? You know she'll try to keep all of them.

Yes, yes I do.

Wonderful chapter.

Thanks. I do it in stages. First half Wednesday afternoon, the remainder on Thursday.