Following a Gravel Truck
Halfway to Boulder - Fog Bank Ahead
Trees Near the East forkYesterday: we had another good trip to Jackson and back. I left before 8 a.m. and the worst time I had was just getting out our lane to the gate. We may have had 3 or 4 inches of new snow. The visibility was not good until I got out to the pavement (about 5 miles). Even though I could see the berms along our lane and stayed right in the middle as best I could, was not sure where the tracks were underneath. But the gravel trucks had beaten down the new snow on the county road so could see a good track there. I followed one of the trucks out.
The light was much better and less overcast as soon as I hit the pavement. I stopped at the Boulder post office and returned a pair of sweats that were too larger to Eddie Bauer, and in Pinedale to drop off the recycling. From Boulder to about where I picked Maxine up the road was dry. The reports we got later were that 8" of new snow had fallen from the Rim through the Hoback and driving was pretty dicey. I couldn't tell that it was that much, they had the road cleared pretty good, much like other trips.
Maxine and I arrived right at the same time at the intersection of 40 Rod Road and Hwy 191. Amazingly beautiful drive on up through the new snowfall. The aspens and cottonwoods were lacy with snow piled in them, and the evergreens were loaded with white. Road was slushy most of the way as the temperatures were warm. Maxine saw some deer but we didn't see much other wildlife other than the elk on the Fall Creek Feedground. They say there are 1500 there right now. (Last time I guessed 700). There are several other feedgrounds in addition to the elk refuge.
Driving was slow again. Got to Oncology just about on time. This time was so much the same as others, I won't bore you with that again. They were very busy today, and were slower than usual getting me hooked up etc. Maxine and I ate our lunch there and it was very good as usual. We had sandwiches with broccoli cheese soup and split a piece of cheesecake.
Then they were slow with getting my prescriptions refills, and Dr. Meno wanted to see me this time. He was in the hospital, but we had to wait perhaps another 30 minutes for him to show up. He had to write the prescription for the pain medicine. We talked about how things are going. The most I got out of this visit was that I probably will keep going with more cycles. This is cycle 5. Then I will have scans and see the Huntsman doctor after that, and go on with cycle 6, etc, etc. I was hoping I might be well enough for a break by now. Dr. Meno and Carol said that eventually the chemo would not work any more and they may be able to do something else after that, I know not what. This is the first time I have heard this, so something new to think about.
Maxine and I went to K-Mart to get the prescriptions and do a little other shopping while waiting. As usual getting the prescriptions involved more time than you would think. I returned a top I'd gotten there last time that was too small. Then we went to Smith's. Maxine had a prescription there, and I whirled through the store throwing stuff in the basket that was near the fish counter and cheaper there than Faler's/Ridleys - got some fresh salmon and halibut.
Maxine drove us on home. I didn't take pictures along the way, because it was too similar to other times that you've already seen, but did get a few coming out this morning as I drove along. I hope Maxine wasn't gone too long, because she left her dogs at home alone. Let her out at her car, and zipped on in to Pinedale to walk through Faler's for things on the list I skipped at Smiths. Then got gas. Now I won't have to worry about coming back to town to shop until next week. The weather is supposed to stay with a good chance of snow all week anyway.
I so much enjoyed the trip with Maxine and getting more acquainted with her. I had the best time and she said she also enjoyed going. I'm beginning to truly realize how much it means to go with a friend as opposed to driving alone. It really takes my mind off all the worries and negative things, even getting there. Although I'm sure I could drive home, even though the nurses say not to, I would probably drive too fast and not relax they way I do when someone is with me. The drive is the best thing I do all week, and is so enjoyable to be with a good friend. Thank you again for going with me Maxine. I loved it.
Got home about 6:30, Joe anxiously waiting and wondering why I was so late. We got the groceries unloaded and I started putting them away. Joe put the car away. He had already eaten leftovers. It was great to see the happy dogs.
TODAY: My night was about like usual, quite uncomfortable with the different side effects going on. This time I could feel my heart jumping around a little, and have had a little of that before. It doesn't last long. Next time will need to remember to tell them during the Q&A session. Sat under the good warm shower for a while to wind down. A very sore thing happens with my eyes, so lay with a warm cloth on them. Didn't sleep until almost morning. By noon I began doing pretty well again. Spent today mostly sitting and reading some of the letters and reading email or goofing off on the computer. We're going to have the halibut for dinner tonight.
Yesterday they held Mixed Media, our painting group, at Rendezvous Point. Charm said about 8 of them went. So was sorry I missed going to that. I thought about changing my appointment, but didn't think I should. Today would have been an awful driving day.
It has been very overcast and its snowing again this afternoon. The wind is blowing and piling up the drifts even more. It's still over the corral, 8' there (pictures in a day or two.) By evening we were having a real ground blizzard with snow falling. I checked the weather online and it said it was only blowing 8 mph at the airport. I was surprised yesterday to see how much the snow had melted around Boulder and Pinedale. Much of the ground is beginning to show there and the brush all uncovered, while ours is still very white and pretty deep yet. I don't know why surprised, since we're usually two weeks behind them in the spring and two weeks early in the fall. I think we're only about 400 feet higher in elevation, but coming into our little valley makes a big difference up next to the foothills. We keep getting an inch or two of snow each time it storms, should be that way all week. But if it does that for 12 days, we have accumulated a foot or more of new snow and some good moisture, so it is welcome. Seems like we've just had an awful lot of overcast days this winter though and that gets old. At least its getting noticeably warmer.
What I came away from the doctor visit yesterday was if I want to go to Vegas I will just be able to take some time off, because they feel that it is important to your quality of life to do enjoyable things too. Tayler graduates from high school about June 5. And high school friend Nancy will be down at Caliente near Betty's in May and we may be able to all get together if we can coordinate the dates. That is unknown right now. Too many unknowns in my life. We seldom know what tomorrow might bring, but at least go ahead with plans. I don't feel like I can make a much of a plan.
Tibbal House
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