Pueblo, CO to Loveland, CO
Dad fired up the coach at 4:30 AM and hit the road. He stopped just south of Denver to rest and let traffic ease up before navigating I-25 through Denver. A blast from the air horns announced to Meredith and Michelle (and the whole neighborhood) their arrival at 11:30.
Now the settling in begins. We are all happy that they are back in the Motherland. :-)
Friday, September 30, 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Socorro, NM to Pueblo, CO
I'm writing this post with second hand knowledge because Mom and I played phone tag last night and never were able to connect. Meredith said that Mom and Dad were able to spend a couple of hours with Jim and Peggy (Mom's brother and his wife) before pointing the coach north. Apparently, Dad is suffering from a stiff knee. In other words, he had the pedal to the metal! You just can't take the race car driver out of Dad, even if it is in a 36 foot vehicle, towing a car, going about 55 miles an hour. Ok, ok, so he wasn't setting any speed records, but I'm sure he felt as if he were. Sorry, I digressed. The good news is that they should reach Loveland by midday.
I'm writing this post with second hand knowledge because Mom and I played phone tag last night and never were able to connect. Meredith said that Mom and Dad were able to spend a couple of hours with Jim and Peggy (Mom's brother and his wife) before pointing the coach north. Apparently, Dad is suffering from a stiff knee. In other words, he had the pedal to the metal! You just can't take the race car driver out of Dad, even if it is in a 36 foot vehicle, towing a car, going about 55 miles an hour. Ok, ok, so he wasn't setting any speed records, but I'm sure he felt as if he were. Sorry, I digressed. The good news is that they should reach Loveland by midday.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Wilcox, AZ to Socorro, NM
Dad was at the wheel bright and early today. There was a big "Whoo hoo" as they crossed over the New Mexico State line.
Tomorrow they head to Santa Fe where they hope to have a brief visit with Uncle Jim.
Dad was at the wheel bright and early today. There was a big "Whoo hoo" as they crossed over the New Mexico State line.
Tomorrow they head to Santa Fe where they hope to have a brief visit with Uncle Jim.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Yuma, AZ to Wilcox, AZ
Willie Nelson was singing at the top of his lungs this morning as Dad fired up the coach and hit the road.
One of their stops was at In-N-Out near Tucson. They both had happy tummies.
Early tomorrow they head towards Santa Fe.
Willie Nelson was singing at the top of his lungs this morning as Dad fired up the coach and hit the road.
One of their stops was at In-N-Out near Tucson. They both had happy tummies.
Early tomorrow they head towards Santa Fe.
Monday, September 26, 2016
September 26, 2016
Yuma, AZ
Mom had her stomach drained today, over 2 liters. She says that it isn't as painful as it sounds.
They are planning on pulling a Willie Nelson tomorrow at 9:00.
Mom had her stomach drained today, over 2 liters. She says that it isn't as painful as it sounds.
They are planning on pulling a Willie Nelson tomorrow at 9:00.
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Yuma, AZ
Mom went to her foot doctor yesterday and was told to continue to wear the leg brace. She says that she feels much better when it is on.
Dad worked on the coach this morning, taking advantage of cooler weather, getting ready for Tuesdays departure for Colorado.
Monday, September 19, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
Yuma, AZ
Today while I was talking to Mom on the phone, she decided to move to the bed to take a nap. In doing so, she fell between the bed and the wall. We hung up so that Dad could try to get her up. He was unsuccessful and called 911. Two guys came and got her up, also transporting her to the hospital. She call about 5 hours later to report that she had been released and was on her way home. For the Dane kids, they can't get back to Colorado soon enough. Hopefully, next Tuesday they will begin to make their way north.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Yuma, AZ
Mom went to the hospital today to have more fluid drained. It wasn't as much as last time, so that's good. One doctor told her that she might have to have this done every two weeks.
Dancing With The Stars has started again. That is one of their favorite shows, so they were both happy the new season has started.
Mom went to the hospital today to have more fluid drained. It wasn't as much as last time, so that's good. One doctor told her that she might have to have this done every two weeks.
Dancing With The Stars has started again. That is one of their favorite shows, so they were both happy the new season has started.
Friday, September 9, 2016
Friday, September 9, 2016
Yuma, AZ
I spoke with Mom for quite awhile today. We had a football game to rehash! The Dane family's day started with a group text from Mario which featured a picture of him wearing his Denver Bronco hat in support of his Colorado family. Yesterday being the first day of football season, we were all very excited. Texts flew back and forth all day and multiplied during the game. Those of us whom bleed orange and blue were VERY happy that Denver won. It was a nail biter decided in the last 3 seconds. Mom reports that she was worried that Dad was going to have a stroke. Brent told me this afternoon that he watched the second half. We may be spread far and wide, but we were all together in spirit pulling for our boys.
Mom sounded well today, I think that she is looking forward to being back in the motherland for football season. :-)
I spoke with Mom for quite awhile today. We had a football game to rehash! The Dane family's day started with a group text from Mario which featured a picture of him wearing his Denver Bronco hat in support of his Colorado family. Yesterday being the first day of football season, we were all very excited. Texts flew back and forth all day and multiplied during the game. Those of us whom bleed orange and blue were VERY happy that Denver won. It was a nail biter decided in the last 3 seconds. Mom reports that she was worried that Dad was going to have a stroke. Brent told me this afternoon that he watched the second half. We may be spread far and wide, but we were all together in spirit pulling for our boys.
Mom sounded well today, I think that she is looking forward to being back in the motherland for football season. :-)
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Yuma, AZ
Mom went to a gastroenterologist today, but unfortunately they weren't able to determine anything from the tests that were done in the hospital. After that, it was home for a quick nap before physical therapy.
Mom went to a gastroenterologist today, but unfortunately they weren't able to determine anything from the tests that were done in the hospital. After that, it was home for a quick nap before physical therapy.
Monday, September 5, 2016
Monday, September 5, 2016
Yuma, AZ
Happy Birthday, Connor!
Mom and Dad saw their new GP last week. One of Mom's complaints is that she is occasionally dizzy when she stands up. Dad commented to the doctor that he was going to buy her a blond wig. The doctor didn't find that very funny. In Dad's defense, that was my first thought, also, and I'm fairly confident that Meredith, Michelle and Brent would say the same thing.
They spent most of the weekend in the motorhome with the a/c on high. Dad said that one day next week the high will only be 99 degrees. Mom just might have to break out her winter jacket.
Happy Birthday, Connor!
Mom and Dad saw their new GP last week. One of Mom's complaints is that she is occasionally dizzy when she stands up. Dad commented to the doctor that he was going to buy her a blond wig. The doctor didn't find that very funny. In Dad's defense, that was my first thought, also, and I'm fairly confident that Meredith, Michelle and Brent would say the same thing.
They spent most of the weekend in the motorhome with the a/c on high. Dad said that one day next week the high will only be 99 degrees. Mom just might have to break out her winter jacket.
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