Hello All,
Its a damp, cold,2 C and rainy day here in Vanderhoof what might be called a typical fall day. Tomorrow or the next day it is going to get cold with highs of -16 C, brrrrrrr. Maybe today is better. -16 will feel really chilly. Dolores bought me an early Birthday present when we were in PG 10 days ago, a new winter jacket. Since I've lost all this weight I don't wear extra large any more and the large size fits pretty well.
I have received the results of my visual field test and there is some reduction in optic nerve sensitivity. The Optometrist would like to have me retested to verify the sensitivity loss and the new test will concentrate more on the areas involved. Dr. Logan says that the reduction in sensitivity could be an artificial result and may not show up in the 2nd test, as there can sometimes be a learning curve with tests of this nature. Sometimes with the 2nd test the results improve or disappear all together. I now have to reschedule a new appointment.
More good news, my weight is now up to 161 from 158 at my last post. I still tend to spend more time in my recliner than an my feet doing things and Dolores can be a tough task master. On days like today it is tough to get outside and do the chores. I can handle the cold but, the rain really makes it uncomfortable. Still no new words as to timing from the hyperbaric people but, we're still planning on going for treatments in January 2011 unless we hear otherwise from them.
On Saturday the cows were "preg" tested and of the 92 cows tested 8 were open (meaning not pregnant) and they will be sold at the auction, possibly here in Vanderhoof on Dec, 5th. These cows bring very poor prices .50 to .60 cents per pound and are sent to the MacDonald's hamburger factory. As you may or may not know, we experienced a drought here last summer and did not grow enough hay to feed the whole herd all winter. We were forced to buy more than 60 tons of hay and it would have been more had Dolores, Milton and David not made the decision to reduce the herd size.
That's all there is for now, stay tuned for more news as it comes.
Love to everyone,
Rick
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