OK, so I'm a wimp...

[catjac1975]

OUCH! I had my first knee surgery when I was 15, joint disease, the other knee the next year, between that and horses, motorcycles and working hard I have been gimping around for most of my days. I am living on Aleve along with real aspirin for the bad times and icing it. Seeing a chiropractor has been about all that has kept me on my feet this past month. He has really helped take the pressure off the nerve without being a "bone cruncher".
I like the idea that I am just getting practice in for my later years!

You are probably too young for knee replacement. My husband had both knees done at 58, 4 months apart. It has been a miracle. He was able to walk about 15 feet at a time up until them. If it becomes an option for you do not fear it. It is a blessing.

 

[baymule]

I'm thinking about running an extension cord from the portable building to the fence, along the fence and to the coop. @majorcatfish you and your sweet wife come on out! Just got our ram back from slaughter and bought half a steer, plus got plenty of pork. Can anybody say BBQ??

 

[LocoYokel]

BBQ!! Rhymes with drool!

 

[Nyboy]

Double drool

 

[majorcatfish]

your on my bucket list to visit.....

 

[baymule]

your on my bucket list to visit.....

Northeast Texas is nice in the fall......

 

[LocoYokel]

but but but I saidz BBQ firsties! Perfect lead in to my new back porche!

DH has been busy, our back porch sank a good 4 inches when I walked out on it this spring. Stuff fell over. It is still the same size/layout but all new n purdy like! I love having my BBQ where I can get to it year 'round, this has always been a "must have" for me. I really need to update the "porche" pics.
it sank:
things were NOT level:
DH got started:
...and didn't quit:
this man just rocks!:
some detail on the BBQ, top of steps, left:
more work to be done topside:

Another WIMP moment, DH works so hard and I can't even keep up with the dishes... It was his birthday yesterday, Oct. 5. I couldn't get out to get him a card but am giving him a big WoW Babe! here...

 

[digitS']

Good for you ... and him!

I've spent weeks in a home with upstair's bedrooms, when I couldn't climb the stairs. An in-tub shower when I couldn't lift my leg high enough to step into it. Doctor appointments when I not only couldn't drive but didn't know if I could get out of the pickup if someone else drove me.

I have sent multiple late birthday cards to someone in the same year. A new year at a new age lasts 365 days ... and, sometimes, 366.

Steve

 

[Nyboy]

Can I borrow hubby I always wanted a front porch ?

 

[thistlebloom]

Good job! Looks great, I like the siding, adds a woodsy feel.

You know what WIMP stands for don't you Loco?
Woman In Much Pain.
Hope you get your back back soon!