Holidays

I got a new Mac Mini Computer, a Dell monitor, a HP printer, a wireless mouse and keyboard for my birthday, and Christmas gifts.

 Hospital Visits

     I finished off the end of year 2020 with two visits to Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville.

     My first visit resulted in the removal of several Varices from my Esophagus.

     My second visit resulted in the removal of 2.4 Liters of fluid from my right lung after which I was able to breath more deeply and fully.

House Updates

In this month of May, 2020, we got new roofing shingles installed on the house and the shed, had the pickets replaced on the backyard privacy fence, and in June we had the gutters and downspouts replaced on the house and we are scheduled to replace the kitchen sliding door leading to the patio.  Trying to get ready for retirement in the near future!

New Car

Today we traded in the Hyundai Santa Fe for a 2015 Nissan Rogue.  Vickie has been driving the Santa Fe since 2006 and we felt that it was time to replace it with something newer.

Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum

Monday July 3, 2017  Me, Vickie, Jenny and Gord visited the Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum.  We viewed baseball related creations made with Lego blocks, got to hold bats made for baseball greats, watched 90 mph pitches from a pitching machine, and toured the factory.  Took some good pictures and added a patch to my collection.  Afterwards we had a cookout at Jenny & Gord's house.  Another great day celebrating with family!

Biplane Ride 2017

On Saturday June 17, 2017 I was treated by Jenny and Gord to a ride in a reproduction 1939 Waco Biplane.  Jenny and I were flown by Steve Koch over the Louisville area including Jenny's house.  It was about a half hour flight and was very fun.  I had a very difficult time getting in and out of the plane this time, but it was worth the discomfort.  Afterwords we had a cookout at Jenny and Gord's home.  A great Father's Day for me.

Christmas, 2016

Vickie, Jenny and Gord, and I celebrated Christmas at our house in Bardstown.  We had a nice lunch of Lasagna, salad, Italian bread, and apple pie.  After lunch we opened presents.  I received a nice Ohio State football jersey, a L.L.Bean flannel shirt, flannel pajama bottoms, a baseball bat display hanger, a subscription to TCM schedule, several restaurant gift cards, and assorted candies and cookies.  Gord fixed my Email so that I may now send Email from my Mac.  It was a very nice Christmas Day.

Birthday 2016

Vickie and I celebrated my 64th Birthday at Jenny and Gord's house in St. Matthews, KY.  We had homemade spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, and cheesecake.  Jackie McNatt joined us for the lighting of Brown Park and a visit to Starbucks.  I received a Pizza Slice ornament for our Christmas tree.  Stayed overnight and had blueberry sausage links and pancakes, ambrosia, and assorted fruits for breakfast.  It was a very nice Birthday for me.

Kidney Stone

I went to the doctor this morning to be treated for a Urinary Tract Infection.  I came home, took the medicine that was prescribed for me, and actually felt worse.  After a two hour nap I ended up passing a 5mm Kidney Stone.

Farmer Helton Memorial and Burial

Vickie, Jenny and I travelled to Middlesboro, KY for the funeral services for Judge Farmer Helton.  Visitation was held Sunday Oct 4 at Pineville, and a Memorial Service and Burial was at Middlesboro Oct 5, 2015.  Farmer was 94 and passed away from Heart Failure.  The background of mountains was quite impressive.  I set off the detector at the Farmer Helton Judicial Center with the metal in my shoulder!

Bella

On Saturday May 16, 2015 our companion of the last 14 years passed away from natural causes at 2:30 PM.  She was a 14 year old female Shih-Tzu and we will miss her.

Vacation in Pigeon Forge 2015

Vickie and I travelled to Pigeon Forge, TN for a 3 day vacation.  We stayed at the Country Cascades motel and shopped at the Islands Shops and Olde Time Pottery, plus 3 Bears shop.  Had two good breakfasts at Sawyers Farmhouse Restaurant, one not so good experience at O'Charleys.  Needed at least one more day to go where we wanted to go, but couldn't stay longer.

Winter Storm 2015

On Monday Feb 16 and Tuesday 17th we received about twelve inches total of powdery snow.  Was off work Monday due to Presidents Day, then Tues and Weds for snow and sub freezing temperatures.

Burke Reunion 2014

Vickie and I attended a Burke Reunion at Shawnee State Park Lodge in Friendship, Ohio from June 27 thru the 29th.  All seven Burke boys and Mom attended Saturday for a cookout under a big canopy tent which came in handy during a couple of downpours.  The Lodge rooms were very noisy at night and there was a fight in a neighboring room which necessitated calling in Park Rangers.  Roosevelt Lake was drained for maintenance during our stay.

Return to Work

On Tuesday January 7, 2014 I returned to work at the Nelson County Public Library after an absence since July 23, 2013 when I shattered my Humerus bone and had a partial shoulder rebuild.  I was able to accomplish more than I had thought during the week, my pain did not increase, and my flexibility increased in my left arm.  I am still limited as to just what activities I can do but it sure beats the long days of pain and inactivity that I endured for the past 5 months.

Shoulder Surgery

On Tuesday July 23, 2013 I tripped over a footstool as I stood up from my desk, and my left shoulder smashed into the wall going into the foyer behind my desk.  I was taken by car to Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown, KY where they X rayed me and determined that the fracture was too complex for them to fix there.  I was taken by ambulance to University of Louisville Hospital.  On Thursday July 25 I had surgery on my shoulder and they inserted a titanium rod into my Humerus bone and attached a chromium cobalt knob to fit into my shoulder socket.

Distilleries and Fix-it Shop

Today Vickie and I visited the Heaven Hill Visitors Center and the Willett Distillery here in Bardstown.  Ate lunch at El Jimador.  Took the Honda Civic to 44 Auto Repair and had them fix the driver side window which needed a new regulator installed.

New Computer System

On July 4th I installed my new computer system, replacing my outdated Mac Mini with a newer version.  Also got a new HP printer, HP Monitor, and a Disc Drive.  This should have me updated for the next 5 years or so.  Installed Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac, Home and Student.

Cincinnati Reds Game

Vickie and I attended our very first Major League Baseball Game on Saturday June 8, 2013 at The Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati,Ohio.  Along with Nate and Michelle Cash we watched the Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2.  Stopped by a Firehouse where Nate works and stayed overnight at the Cash's home.  Vickie was escorted by Mr. Redlegs to get a certificate for attending our first game.

Trip to Indiana

Vickie and I travelled to Columbus, IN and stayed at the LaQuinta motel.  Wednesday we visited the shops at Nashville, then ate at Bob Evans in Columbus.  Thursday we went to the Edinburgh Outlet Stores and dined at Snappy Tomato Pizza there, then had supper at Culvers in Columbus.  Friday we stopped at Olde Time Pottery and Bass Pro Shops in Clarksville, and lunched at O'Charley's.  Weather was good all three days and we had a nice trip.