Mike had planned a backroads geocaching excursion to Cottonwood Butte and points beyond for Saturday morning on our way back to town. But – upon researching the roads, he discovered some were impassable for anything but 4-wheelers and we had planned to travel in the Dakota. We were a little disappointed to cancel our plans.
“Where else could we go?” I asked. So, Mike planned an outing in another direction. After crossing the Clearwater at the Arrow Bridge, we took Highway 3 to Juliaetta and located caches on the Juliaetta Genesee Highway, ending with caches at the Thorn Creek Cemetery and in Genesee. We found all eight caches, arriving at the town house about 2:00. [Sorry -- no photos this trip.]
It’s hot here in town – 110+ today. One of the motivations for returning to town this weekend was a cycling club 60-mile ride out of Palouse in which Mike planned to participate. However, it was cancelled due to the heat so he made an early morning ride on his own.
The good things about being here in town? Watching the Olympics in hi-def, air conditioning, swimming, shopping, faster computer, seeing friends, and telephone conversations. KW
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Sunday, August 17, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
FINALLY -- HOT TIMES!
We drove back to town from the farm this morning. Mike had an appointment for a cholesterol check at Rosauer’s at 9:00. We were in town by 8:00 so we shopped at Wal-Mart and then I got groceries at Rosauer’s while Mike had his test.
You know – funny thing about those tests. Mike has tested a little high on his cholesterol for years. Frankly, I think he just carries numbers that are a little high because the only risk factor is his age. Nevertheless, our diet is low in saturated fat and he eats oat bran muffins – the kind without flour. In other words, we made life changes rather than using medication. This diet and what seems like non-stop exercise keeps him thinner than he should be.
Well, early one morning before his shoulder surgery, Mike went to the hospital for a blood test. “Now, have you fasted for 12 hours?” asked the phlebotomist. Mike admitted he’d had dessert at 9:00 the evening prior. “Go away and come back after 9:00,” was the response. She told him that it really messes up those tests if you haven’t fasted for 12 hours. Well, heeding that little piece of info has made a world of difference in Mike’s tests. That test at the hospital was good, but today’s results were the best he’s ever had.
We’ll be in town until tomorrow afternoon. Mike has planned an outing this afternoon while I spend time with a friend. He’ll probably get a bike ride while it’s cool in the morning. We expect to return to the farm tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon. KW
You know – funny thing about those tests. Mike has tested a little high on his cholesterol for years. Frankly, I think he just carries numbers that are a little high because the only risk factor is his age. Nevertheless, our diet is low in saturated fat and he eats oat bran muffins – the kind without flour. In other words, we made life changes rather than using medication. This diet and what seems like non-stop exercise keeps him thinner than he should be.
Well, early one morning before his shoulder surgery, Mike went to the hospital for a blood test. “Now, have you fasted for 12 hours?” asked the phlebotomist. Mike admitted he’d had dessert at 9:00 the evening prior. “Go away and come back after 9:00,” was the response. She told him that it really messes up those tests if you haven’t fasted for 12 hours. Well, heeding that little piece of info has made a world of difference in Mike’s tests. That test at the hospital was good, but today’s results were the best he’s ever had.
We’ll be in town until tomorrow afternoon. Mike has planned an outing this afternoon while I spend time with a friend. He’ll probably get a bike ride while it’s cool in the morning. We expect to return to the farm tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon. KW
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