Better?

Well a couple of weeks ago I decided to start acting better even though I didn't really feel better.  Perhaps it has helped some.  I really don't like being down and gloomy when I am, if you haven't experienced there really is no way I can explain it to you.  But mainly I just try to keep telling myself I can only deal with what's in front of me.  I need to quite worrying about things that may never come and/or that I can do nothing about.  Also I need to not dwell on the past.  Now....if I can do all that will be the trick.

I went and met with the surgeon who will do my weight loss surgery, assuming I have it. :) He answered all my questions, explained the procedure etc... and overall left me with a good feeling about everything.  They are pretty much ready to go as soon as I am.  I have a problem with my right arm from an old injury, seeing an orthopedist Monday, depending on what's wrong, what needs to be done and what he says, I will go from there on scheduling the weight loss surgery.

Esterline is a company that sub-leases part of the arsenal where I work, they make the flares you see jets use when trying to avoid missiles.  Part of the agreement they have with my employer, American Ordnance, is for us to provide Fire and EMS services to them.  Well....it has been announced that they will be closing their operations in Milan by October, possibly as early as June.  While this doesn't directly affect us at the Fire Dept, it does appear just to be another sign of the overall decline of things at the arsenal.  I would really be surprised if I am there come this time next year.

The weather has been COLD, but thankfully I haven't really had any problems because of it.  Apartment warm, no frozen pipes and no vehicle problems.  I even cranked the motorcycle the other day, first time in WEEKS. I was really surprised.  As far as I know, it is the original battery, which would make it 9-10 years old.  When I do have to get a new one, I'm going to try and get the same brand!

One reason I hadn't even cranked the bike is I just had much interest in riding or anything for that matter.  But listening to it after I cranked it really got me wanting to get on the road again.  I'm wanting to find some locking, hard saddlebags, but the ones I've found I like and can afford are always out-of-stock.  Also the bike needs cleaning REAL bad. I have to admit I've been bad on washing and polishing it.  It's really to the point now, I'd pay someone to clean it up good when it warms up.  Guess I'd just rather ride when I have the time. :)

I've always thought I would enjoy "The Walking Dead", but had to come in on the middle of shows like that.  Well AMC had a marathon of every show, in order from the beginning over the New Years holiday and I recorded them all.  So I've been binge watching to get caught up before new episodes start next month.  As I figured I do enjoy it.

Guess that is maybe enough for now.  Be well

Steve


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