Picking up trash

 Today I choose to remember the man in the vehicle that slowed down, waved, and shouted out, “Thank you!” while I was picking up trash along our road, instead of the man in a vehicle who whizzed by me (not being courteous and moving more toward the inside of his lane—there were no cars coming) and then down the road, threw a lit cigarette out his window. Sigh. 

Our road is looking pretty good. Green Up Day is this Saturday. We don’t officially participate but I always pick up trash along our road once the snow has disappeared. I try to keep up with it through the summer (sometimes it’s way too hot for me, though) and I’ll continue through the fall. 

Shot #1 for me!

 Finally.  I had to wait until 50+ were allowed to sign up.  I thought I had pretty good date-a few weeks out.  Gene initially had a later date but he was determined to get in sooner so he stalked the sites. Tomorrow he gets his shot #2 of Pfizer. 

 Funny story.  He found an appointment at Kinney Drugs in Burlington. Nothing funny about that, right???  Well, he went to his appointment and he went to the wrong Kinneys, hahahaha.  He was able to call and they were fine with him bopping down there. It really wasn't too far.  So he was done.  For side effects, I would say he was kinda 'off' from my perspective.  It was like a fuzzy version of him but he was really fine.  

My shot was at the Double Tree in South Burlington.  It took me a while to figure out which one was the Double Tree as there are several hotels in the vicinity.  I was nervous, anxious, etc. so I left the house early.  Tried to reorder Casey's Evrysdi by phone, but I was waiting too long so I hung up and went in.  They were very organized.  Lots of helpers to guide you along.  I had a nice man to give the shot--not sure if he was a nurse or what but he did good.  It was painless and quick.  I had my shot completed before my actual appointment time!  I waited almost the suggested 15 minutes but was too antsy so I left.  

Headed over to Chris's. She wanted help cleaning her Keurig machine and organizing one of her cabinets. I brought over a big jug of vinegar, one of Casey's little brushes he gets from his trach care kits and a paperclip. I got to work after having a raisin 'cookie' from Klinger's that she had picked up.  Yum.

The Keurig wasn't too bad at all. I got at the part where all the coffee grounds gather, cleaned the tip that punctures the cup, cleaned out the water reservoir, wiped everything down, and did the vinegar thing.  I hope it doesn't taste like vinegar in the morning.

Headed home.  Just want to say that I love my Volvo.  I love it because it was Dad's car, but also because it has a nice feel to it all around.  I have to figure out the heat, ac, and cruise control but I'll get there.  I just need to get out and drive more!

I started feeling sore when I got home.  My arm hurt pretty badly where the injection site is.  I got it in my right arm in solidarity with Casey :)  The worst was my lower back.  I'm not a stranger to lower back pain but this was a little different.  It was an achey pain but somehow different than when my back is usually sore.  I know that doesn't make sense, but I can't explain it.  

I was able to take a nap which was the glorious kind where it's deep and refreshing.

Gene had errands to do so Casey and I were on our own.  I did fine.  Kinda tired and really thirsty!

Book group. Hannah, Karen, Connor, Casey and I were all on together when the verdict was read in the Derek Chauvin case.  Guilty on all three counts!  

Gene brought me home a treat for dinner.  We finished watching the latest Masked Singer.  Somehow Gene tolerates watching this music show but doesn't watch The Voice or American Idol with us.  

Bed time!

Casey is vaccinated!

Casey got his second Pfizer shot on Thursday at 1:20PM.  He was excited and he ended up being cooperative :)  We filled out the paperwork and then shopped while we waited.  Casey saw the Lady Gaga Oreos and told us "Lady Gaga food buy."  So we bought them :)  He also picked out a Champ tee shirt, shampoo (Pantene) and I bought a greeting card I needed.  aThe shot was quick and done by Jeremy the pharmacist.  Casey was hoping he would do it this time.  

Gene had driven us (Casey, Staci and I) so he made us go home right away.  It was cold and rainy anyway so that was okay.  

Put an ice pack on his arm right away.  We got him snuggled in on his table.  We made it in time for Reading Group.  It ended up only being Casey, Connor, Bill and I. Karen was getting her shot so Bill was the guest reader.  We chatted and he read some history of the Red Sox.  We ended up talking about artists.  I found some biographies on several artists that I ordered from Thrift Books for the future. 

Casey complained a little bit about a sore arm but not too much.  Got him to bed early.  We ended up letting him sleep in until 11:15 on Friday!  I think he could have slept more.  He was tired all day and a little needy.  When he woke up on Saturday he was completely normal.  Phew.  

My first shot it tomorrow!  I think Gene's 2nd is Wednesdat,,