The L5

 It has taken me two weeks to get my hands on this MRI Report. It doesn't say that much but in the end that is what you want, nothing to see here please move on. This is a the one line conclusion  "Extruded disc at L4/L5 in the subarticular recess causing compression of the descending left L5 nerve." I guess that all adds up to a bad pain in the left leg.  Basically this slight bulge will recede with full function restored over time but with some scarring. There was no immediate indication of the problem so 70+ could be the main issue.  I need to go play the song Forever Young.

Just to keep in the goodbooks the Grandies scored a teacup each.

Grandies on the March

 Nothing like a 6:00am Earthquake, no hang on that is a Grandie making a trampoline out of my bed. Yes it is a long weekend of fun and games around here, except I have to break it in half and do the next bit with the QLD Grandies. Yesterday was a short beaching session, indoor play and lots of music.  I tried a drawing session but then it was onto the next thing.  As well as Grandie sessions today, I have to get to the doc for the disc report and also pack a bag and get to the airport all in good time. It is a good thing I still have one leg working ok.

Tassie Treat or Tassie Trick

 I am not sure why they picked Oct 31 to launch the new Tassie boat services. I had the scope pointed at the berth and there was nothing happening from this point of view, so another Tassie Trick after all the previous tricks. Nearly an hour after scheduled departure there was some movement and Tassie V started backing out. Hooray!  I also have another closer view going passed our door but it was getting a lot darker by then. I have put up other videos of the older boats previously and it is hard to compare but these are longer and also much wider.  The two new boats crossed paths during the night. When the daylight stays longer and they get more efficient at packing, I am sure there will be a better view. Getting the opposite look from the boat to here has to go on the list.

The Beach Caves

 This is my latest book off the Willie shelves, again I was looking for an author that I hadn't read. This one had an Australian beach theme, an archeology theme and a murder. Seemed a good combination to me but it peetered out.  There was some momentum building early in the story but to be hanging around for another 35 yar before the body was discovered is a bit long for my liking.  Also I have been watching too many English archeology shows where they never killed the other guy or maybe they came close on Time Team, if you walked across Phil's trench uninvited. I think I'II just point the bone at this book.

Arm Roll

 If I am going to turn up to a stadium next week for an event then I had better make sure I can at least put something out there. After yesterday's successful beach clean involving general body movement and given that it is movement that keeps the aches and pains at bay, I went across again this morning with the shot put in tow.  Even getting there and back is a workout with a steepish ramp to do twice and the walk to the other end of the beach. It was just a test of the system. A general light warmup and a few throws.  It all went fine, I was able to go fetch and return with no issues, as well.  There was no glide technique in it, as I think that will involve to much of a twist, so come sports day it will be an upright delivery if I can get there.

the shags weren't to impressed with my efforts

A Clean Beach

 I haven't been across with the trusty bag for at least three weeks and probably not since the tractors came and scraped all the sea grass. It is still looking sandy without too much grass crowding the shoreline. The warm days have disappeared for now with coolish conditons for the last week after an electrical storm blew away the heat. There was a steady collection of small pieces, incuding rope, papers, plastic lids, straws, a few butts, a bottle and one nasty syringe.  The bending down came more easily and the total walk was 3km so there are improvements to my current problem.  Next aim is some putting not breaking.

Complaint Department

 I had to go to the Post Office today as there was a card in the letter box saying that we weren't home when some boxes were to be delivered yesterday. We were home! This has happened before. There is a perfectly good door bell that echoes thru the whole house, if these guys would just press it. I said as much to the lady across the counter and she shrugs the shoulders, like don't look at me. Another lady behind me in the queue could not resist wading in. She goes that has happened to me as well.  I just paid $3.70 to deliver a 70th birthday card. Is it just me or are these crazy prices to deliver just one envelope. Birthday cards are a racket due to the odd size. The PO charges more because they are not standard. If I had my conspiracy hat on I could say that any boxes labelled heavy might get a lesser effort to deliver eg quick tap on the door, no-one home, leave it in the truck, let's move on. I paid $50 postage to get those boxes delivered, yet I have to go pick them up myself. The picture shows the postage, you can't miss it. yadayada whinge whinge