Sort of confirmed, Better Use, Going In, Better said

Yesterday I heard back from the med clinic regarding the results of my ultrasound.  They said that it does seem to be a potential hernia.  They said I could either schedule a CT for more definitive proof or schedule an appointment to talk to a surgeon.  I decided the latter as both the physical exam and the ultrasound seem to be pointing in a pretty clear direction, I would rather avoid additional testing if not necessary.  I really just want to get some clarity and information so I can make some logistical decisions on how to move forward.  I could be told that because it is small and not causing pain that I can keep going as is.  Even if I am told that surgery is the recommended fix because of things coming up it would need to be slotted in at a time that will work for me.

This week I have utilized the evenings to get some things done that typically in the past occur on weekends.  On Wednesday night I cleaned the bathrooms and last night I was outside weed whacking and mowing.  I again did not do full weed whacking because of time.  I instead whacked the foot high weeds under the solar panels and then a quick run around the immediate house.  I finished up a few minutes earlier than the week before and was able to snap another pretty post sunset panorama.

Doing these tasks during the week make my weekends feel more open which is a feeling I find that I enjoy.  Also doing yard maintenance in the evening removes me from heat and skin cancer inducing sun exposure I get when I do this on a typical Saturday afternoon.

My Tesla is going in for repair of the damage on the rear deck lid/bumper on Monday.  I feel fortunate that I am getting it done in June compared to the November time frame I was given by the Tesla certified body shop.  This place has been around for a long time and has a good reputation from what I have seen so hopefully all is well.  My plan is to drop it off Monday with an EUC in the trunk, ride the EUC the couple miles to the office and then get my buddy from work to drop me off at home Monday night.  I will just use the Tacoma as my daily driver until the repair is complete.

I saw Matthew McConaughey’s speech he made in Washington about the recent shooting in Texas which happened to also be his hometown.  I thought he did an excellent job of cutting through and calling out the political games that always surround one of these awful and horrific shootings.  I found his speech powerful, touching, and real.  I hope it has a tangible effect in moving the dial towards reasonable gun ownership laws.  Good luck moving those lobbyist enslaved politicians towards any position the NRA does not allow them to have.  Regardless, it was a great message.

I will be seeing Ali and Shugs a lot this weekend.  They are going to come to the house on Saturday night to hang so I can give them a crash course on chicken/house sitting.  They graciously offered to hold down the fort for me while I travel to NY with my family in early July.  I then have plans to go see their house that is nearing completion on Sunday.  I also may wind up doing something with Gladys’s sister Monique again this weekend if we can work it out.  Should be a fun 48.