February 18

This is the kind of weather that we have been waiting for! Had a very busy weekend with many miles put in. Friday I walked about 7 and a half miles (with Carl, Barry, and my wife) Also my daughter Tiffany spent the night with us on Friday. Saturday Michael came down from Beaverton and I walked four different times with distances of 2 and a half miles, 3 miles, 2 miles, and finally one mile. Thanks to my wife and my children, I was able to keep going all day. Then Sunday, we drove to Albany and met Penny and Judy (friends from childhood), and walked around the downtown area of Albany for an hour. Had lunch with my mom, Michael, Judy, Penny, and my wife at the Depot. Nice to see that I had an appetite (three prawns, two pieces of fish, large shrimp salad, and fries!) Got home and Kath and I walked another mile. Today I am going to mow a little of the back lawn and of course, walk again. Planning on having dinner with friend Bill Rupp tonight and watching Rambo. I feel like watching a no think movie and kicking back. The only negative seems to be the sleeping habit. I just am not tired and can't seem to sleep at night. My mind just will not rest. Tomorrow are my tests in Portland (MRI and Catscan). Wednesday we meet with the doctors to go over the tests and plot where to go from here. Part of the no sleep could be from worrying about the upcoming tests. I just want to make sure that Kath gets plenty of sleep. I worry about her not keeping healthy. Thanks again for all the comments on the blog. Nice to have wonderful friends!!