Noah's Weather

Firstly - We've recently had a new addition to the Elston Family Tree.  A new Grandson, Baby Kai, Born 11 Oct, weighing in at 7lbs 9ozs to Stephen and Lisa.

Unfortunately Cathy and I were unable to be there but we'll try to make it up in the not to distant future.  He looks just like his Daddy.  Welcome aboard Kai and standby for the adventures in your life.

Wow - It's been raining nearly everyday for the past two weeks.  This has got to be the wettest summer/fall I've ever seen.

  I'm probably gonna have to mow the yard one more time cause it's green and growing.  I was reminded this morning by a good friend, that this blog was delinquent on entries and she was absolutely right.  I've been quite remiss and will try to regain my self-esteem by being more diligent. RIGHT!!!  Anyway - my sister Diane came for a week visit this month.  She does internet medical transcription and has trouble finding time to get away but she finally made it.

As luck would have it, the weather was perfect for an afternoon on Dale Hollow Lake so we took a lunch and lazied around on the lake.

Good thing we took advantage of the opportunity cause the next day the weather turned to crap and has been that way almost everyday since.  We still had a good time.  Took her to O'Charley's in Cookeville for a prime rib dinner.  Always enjoy this meal which, admittedly, is loaded with cholesterol, but Wow - what a steak.  Our waiter, Josh, recommended we try a locally brewed lager beer, Calf Killer, which is brewed near Sparta, Tennessee and it has become our favorite with this meal.  Cathy and I usually eat here in the early afternoon but this time it was much later and Josh had just finished his shift but he stayed around to wait our table and chat, as usual.  Needless to say, his dedication was duly reflected in his tip.
Just recently Cathy was diagnosed with spinal stenosis.  It has been causing her extreme pain in the lower back and legs.  She is now scheduled for back surgery for a laminectomy and fusion of the spine on 30 October.  Although we're both apprehensive, we're also looking forward at not having to deal with the continuous pain - we hope.  As always, there's no guarantee the surgery will relieve all the pain but it has to help some.  Neither of us has had more than an hour of sleep at a time and it is taking it toll on our nerves.   Well, that about catches the blog up to date.  Thanks Barb for the reminder.  Until next time, Ta Ta...