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Went in for stoma maintenance, and the nurse I see seemed inside a world of her own, she just slapped down a new appliance and rushed away. Not her usual talkative self, so who knows. It gave me more time to browse in the store. I treated myself to a new winter jacket, nice and supple...

A good day to wear shorts, I got much of the winter supply of wood stacked and piled, so at this point I am ahead in the game. 5C Sunny.

One's got to take the good weather in while its there. Its unusually dry and mild for the time of year, nice for processing firewood, the nights do get down to the freezing mark. I forgot to look at the comet after sunset, but I will try to remember this evening. 3C Clear.

-3C clear and calm. I made a big breakfast this morning, bacon, eggs and a couple of pancakes. I'll be on the wood pile this afternoon, might as well take advantage of the good weather while it lasts. A good night's sleep is a fleeting thing for us chronies, some of those nights in the toilet...

Finally a good night's sleep without the pains, feeling rested for once. The skies have cleared, but its chilly with a dusting of snow on the ground -3C. Its a reminder that the snows are not far off, and I must finish up the wood pile. That's great Tony, my surgeon told me that I maybe coming...

Its been a slow day, the weather is keeping me inside for the first time in several weeks. 3C with drizzle which stopped later, but not inviting to go outside when everything is dripping wet. I have a chicken breast marinating that I will have for Thanksgiving dinner. I watched the Europa...

I moved another two more loads of wood, the belt helps Tony, my internals have more or less returned to where they should be and for that there is less aching pain. I only wear it when I am active, but its uncomfortable for sitting any length of time, too much pressure on the gut when sitting...

That is a bargain Tony, They advertised furnace oil at the reserve for $1.24 liter by pumping it myself, it costs a lot more to have it delivered. Last year I paid $1.44. No break for the people, the federal government will ratchet up the carbon tax again next year. That carbon tax is about...

I went in and got a good price on gasoline and filled the jerry cans so I am good for awhile, but I will have to return at some point for furnace oil. The traffic was terrible, with traffic gridlocked for blocks, with most traffic lights broken. They promised to synchronize the antiquated...

I was the same Tony, I was hours away from death due to infection at the time of my first surgery which complicated the recovery process, and the second one this year was a breeze if it were not for aging, slowing the healing process, and now the hernia. If it were not for the storms, Florida...

I got the ostomy hernia belt yesterday. Its something to get used to, but it should improve with use. I find it comfortable when standing and doing things. It gives me confidence when lifting, but its uncomfortable when siting especially while driving. I'll give it a go this afternoon with the...

-2C with a heavy frost, the aurora put on a good show last night, they were bright enough that I could see without a flashlight. It was chilly this morning and the cat and I cuddled up in bed and I got a good sleep for a change. I feel the same way Tony, that surgery took a lot out of me, the...

The weather is nice today after the mess yesterday, it gave me a chance to rest up, but I did the oil furnace. I will pick up a new nozzle for it when I go in for supplies, as the old one has a lot of time on it, but good for a spare if needed. I am going to have to remember to call my sister...

Its wet and cold, so I don't think I will do much Carol, I will service the oil furnace this afternoon, but that will be it. Yesterday I got a lot done with the wood effort yesterday, taking advantage of the dry conditions while they lasted. From lunch until supper I like to do things, but...

When one enters the urban jungle one never knows what to expect, glad you are safe Carol. Yesterday was a slow day, all I did was move some logs into position with the ATV that had rolled down into the ditch from the old pile, chatted with the neighbor and called it a day.

It was -2C this morning, I put the fire on last night after a long day of it yesterday getting supplies. A nice day coming up with the bright warm sunshine. I'll have to decide do I move wood or cut n split more wood. I think I have enough now for the winter. Tony the belt has the hole measured...

I could go on about politics too, but as they say its unhealthy, but so is holding it all in. Its better to let it all air out. I got the phone call that my ostomy hernia belt is ready, so I'll get it next week. Hopefully I can lift more than just a piece of wood and a chainsaw, I still have the...

We get a few crumbs back in terms of tax credits, but then they claw it all back and then some in taxes. We get nothing for home heating but rather taxed for it. Well over half the cost of fuel are taxes. The only social safety net is burning firewood, and that provides the funds needed for...

There is a definite chill in the air this morning with a stiff breeze blowing, can you claim the firewood that landed in your yard from your neighbor's tree Tony? I'll be working on the firewood effort, I want a couple of extra rows of wood on the pile as I expect that back order from mother...

The coffee shops here are highway robbery, but one would not know it for the traffic coming and going from those places. One can make coffee at home for a fraction of the cost. Yesterday I put the new wood splitter to work, and was surprised at what it could do, its slower, quiet but it gets the...