*Let it Snow* -- I saw these two little guys in the store and I had to get them. They sit on the window sill by the kitchen sink. I love smiley snowmen toys.
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Sunday, December 20, 2009 - I'm not sure what's going on but it's 8:13 p.m. and I think that my general malaise is lessening. Since I don't have a fever, I'm not sure WHAT is wrong with me. All I know is I felt achy and out of sorts all day long today.

Yesterday, I knew I was sick because I can tell by the way the lights look - they have a weird sort of color that only appears when I'm not right. That reminds me of when I was little but I only noticed that strange coloration when I had a high fever.

Just wanted to get this picture in here tonight. see ya later, djb

Here's Grandpa and Granny watching the weather before we head out to the airport on Thursday. Thankfully, we had perfectly clear skies for our takeoff from Sanford.
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Sunday, December 6, 2009 - Since my computer spent so much time in cyberspace yesterday, I didn't download my Florida photos yet. Well, except for 6 pictures I took the last day I was there of which, the above is one.

After they dropped me off at the airport, Bergs went to buy a new car in Sanford. Granny sent me some photos of it and once I get those in my picture file, I can put old and new on here. That will be sweet. I was the last kid in our family to ride in the old car!!!!! nyah, nyah, nyah.....etc. Of course, Diane will be the first kid to ride/drive in the new car. So there. haha

Better go -- those skedaddling shoes are ready to go on an adventure. later, djb

Grandpa and Grandma before they went to church on Sunday. I always stop them at the door to take a picture. Why? Because I have a camera.

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - It's the full moon, so I figured I'd better update the world about Granny's progress. She's doing great! Right now, she and Grandpa are at Water Aerobics getting a good workout. I'm here typing....so my fingers are getting exercise. haha

Every day, Mother uses the little bicycle to work on her knee. Sometimes, it's a little less flexible, but after a bit she gets it going around and around. Usually for about 15 minutes. That's when I get out the weights and try to get some muscle tone back in my arms. It's pretty fun.

That's all for now. We're waiting for the severe weather to come in later today. It's all because of El Nino. They didn't have any hurricanes this year, so they're supposed to get tornadoes during the winter. Pick one or the other -- both not good. A gentle rain would be nice.

see ya later, djb

Grandpa and Grandma at 3:48 p.m. on November 16, 2009 -- they had just gotten back from a visitation for a lady who went to their church and also worked at their library for many years.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - Whenever the Bergs get dressed up for any occasion, I always have to stop them in their tracks and snap their picture since I do have somewhere to display their photo and chat about it -- now that I've figured out how to get pictures from their computer onto my blogs.

However, we still have a few problems trying to figure out Facebook. This blogger blog is "old school" and easier for some of us to figure out. It's difficult for me to condense what I want to say -- although economy of words and space is generally a good idea. Being succinct and to the point. yeah, right!

Better go. Just wanted to get this picture up here before it gets too late, and I've yet to walk around Crystal Bowl Circle! --so see ya later, djb

Guess who is pedaling a fake bicycle? If you guessed Mother, you are correct! When she gets better, she'll get a REAL bicycle.

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Mother is smiling while she pedals her fake bicycle for 15 minutes to exercise her knee. If you notice in the background, Andrew and Jarrett are watching!

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Monday, November 16, 2009 - If you're smarter than a fifth grader, you've already figured out that I'm in Florida - in person - to check on Mother's progress. As you can tell, she's doing quite well. We're all impressed.

But I have to stay here for a few weeks to make sure she maintains continued progress. PLUS, it's 80 degress down here and 40 degrees in Illinois. hmmm Where would YOU want to be?! Yeah, somewhere warm.

That's it for now. I'll be back with more interesting and embarrassing pictures, I'm sure. Not of Mother but of me. haha

see ya later, djb

Here's Mother behind the scrumptious tower of birthday dessert shots at Seasons 52. Notice the candle in the top tier. Happy Birthday!
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Saturday, October 31, 2009 - Before Mother's birthday on Wednesday, Grandpa had called Diane (on the sly) to make reservations at Seasons 52 in Altamonte Springs for a birthday celebration. What a sweetheart!

They had a great time. That's one of my favorite restaurants probably because they don't give you too much food. Just enough. And their advertising touts their fresh ingredients which are wonderful, sometimes exotic and very delicious. yummm

Happy Halloween to you. Boo, djb

Here's a picture of Grandpa in the garage taking a break after laying some sod in the front yard. It was taken by Mother so this is proof that she is out and about.
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Friday, October 23, 2009 - I'm not sure why I haven't written any updates in here for such a long time. Could be that the medication I'm taking renders me berserk? Yeah, whatever (most annoying word ever!!).

On Wednesday, Mother went to see her doctor for a checkup on her knee. According to the doc, she's doing fine. However, she feels that the knee isn't bending enough in her estimation. So, the doctor pushed on it and said, "here, how's this?" Well, OUCH!!! is how that went.

Mother's comment was that she's not tough enough for the next phase of her rehab. Personally, I think she's pretty darn tough to have gone through it at all. The doctor said that the next step would be painful if she wants to get it beyond 100. (That's some sort of magical number they use in knee rehab.)

Anyway, she's going back to water aerobics on Monday and that should help a lot. Just being in the water, surrounded by her chatty chums will be the perfect medicine. Plus, moving around and exercising should make her feel much better, too.

This is it for now. Talk to you later, djb