Bale Art

A bit of a groaner but still some country fun.

Spotted near Cherry Grove, Alberta.

Michael Truman

Past Presence Website

As for vehicles . . .

Two people mentioned a Volvo. I was thinking of raiding my savings and thinking of a new Mazda CX30, CX5, or new Subaru Crosstrek. A new Volvo is beyond what I am willing to pay. I thought about a Ford Escape but I am reading mixed reviews. I would welcome any suggestions.

I will likely not buy a vehicle until February. The longer I wait the better I should be.

In Alberta you have up to two years from the date of loss to sue the other party for bodily injury. That will be happening sometime in 2025.

I had an accomplishment today. I have been on an exercise bike in physiotherapy and today was the first time I have been able to pedal in a sustained cycle. I could almost move the pedals in a complete rotation before. I managed to do it a few times in a row several times today. Unfortunately my legs did not appreciate that milestone and I am suffering with some pain. Onward.

Have a Happy Day!

A bale with a smile . . .

. . . spotted near Vegreville, Alberta.

Michael Truman

Past Presence Website

Nine month anniversary

Nine months from the date of the accident.

This is hard. Progress is slow.

It is hard for me to notice but every month it gets a little easier and a little better.

Elevator Friday

Near Raymore, Saskatchewan from Dale Redekopp.

Random post

You ever watch one of those shows where one of the characters gets badly injured and there is a montage showing the person working without rest until they recover?

That does not happen in real life. Your body will stop you.

The most I have managed to do over the course of a day is about two thousand feet of walking. I cannot do it every day but I have managed to do it on five very recent occasions. On Friday I managed to add another five hundred feet to that for a total of two thousand five hundred feet for the day. Saturday I woke up to stiff legs and some pain in my knees and hips. I had not experienced hip pain in many weeks. I barely moved all day, I did not want to hurt anything. Sunday forced myself to get moving and doing some walking. There is some discomfort. Staying positive is a struggle some days.

I have not driven a vehicle since I got hit. I have not bought one either. On the plus side I am saving money not having one and the two minor traffic convictions I had in 2021 have dropped off my record and as I am not driving I have not picked up any more violations. I am confident I can drive with no issues, I think I should wait. I will be getting something bigger than my former KIA Soul.

Sukiyaki

Elevator Friday - Langham, Saskatchewan

From Dale Redekopp.

Keep on keeping on . . .

More of the usual. Some days I do not want to get up in the morning and work through the pain and stiffness all over again. I do it anyway.

A couple of physiotherapy sessions were more painful than they should have been. I think I may have overworked a muscle or two. Progress is slow. I remain optimistic. The days are boring. I just keep at it. I have noticed a slight improvement in my walking with the walker.

Onward.

Sexy Bales

These bales in Montana look pretty sexy against a backdrop of the Sweet Grass Hills.

Michael Truman

Past Presence Website

Elevator Friday - Wakaw, Saskatchewan

From Dale Redekopp.