Monday, September 16 through Tuesday, October 8, 2024: Appointments, Dog Duties, and Getting Ready for my Cruise

Monday afternoon, JT and his associate Jordan came over to our home. They were asked to evaluate the garage's electrical outlets. Our black refrigerator is still shorting out the power. Their suggestion was to replace the one outlet on the wall where the refrigerator stands. This was done.  

 

Unfortunately, the next morning, the refrigerator tripped the new outlet. Tom and I now realize that something is wrong with the refrigerator. Jerry, from Appliance Service Today, is scheduled to come on Wednesday to fix the dryer. His company has the new part. Maybe Jerry can check the refrigerator.

 

Wednesday, there was a beautiful full moon --- the harvest moon. 

I also walked to Cataract Lake. Fall is in the air!

 

Appliance Service Today Jerry arrived on at home about 11:00 a.m. He fixed our dryer. 

 

Jerry said that there is no way he can determine what is wrong with the refrigerator. So, it has been declared DEAD. Nothing like spending almost $500 toward the refrigerator project. Darn!

 

Thursday, Tom and I drove to Flagstaff. We had an appointment with Dr. Figueroa at 1:00 p.m.. I had a 2:30 p.m.  appointment with the ENT doctor. I was referred to Dr. Alexander Lund by my primary care doctor, Dr. Traci Crumrin. I have had a nagging cough for far too long. Dr. Crumrin felt that I should see a specialist.

On Friday, Jamie had his weekly physical therapy session with Sandy at Canyon Pet Hospital. Mid morning Saturday, Tom and I drove to Ash Fork to attend a talk on the Peavine Railroad at the Ash Fork Museum. Frank Proud was the speaker. Rather than being a one hour talk, it was two hours. But, the presentation was very informative.

While in Ash Fork, Tom and I went geocaching. We picked up one cache there on the museum grounds.

 

 

 

The second cache was located  near the town cemetery.

 

My niece, Lauren, posted photos of her eight month old son, Colter. What a cutie he is!

 

 

 

Monday, I had two appointments in Flagstaff. The first appointment was with my chiropractor, Dr. Moseng. The second appointment was with Mike Hippard, my massage therapist. Tuesday, I was back in Flagstaff --- having my hair done by Shawna Ritter.

 

Wednesday, I walked to town along Cataract Lake Road. 

 

I had lunch with the Highland Meadows ladies at DJs Wild West Junction.

 

In the afternoon, I saw a posting of a free refrigerator in Highland Meadows. I quickly responded. And, yes, we have a new used refrigerator. It is smaller than our DEAD refrigerator. But the price was right!

 

Thursday, I played pickleball with Jon, Karen, and Phil. 

  

Afterwards, Tom, Jon, and I went to lunch in Parks at Mustang River Grill. The food and setting was excellent!

Later, Tom and Jon put the boat in the RV barn. There is ample room to keep the boat protected from the winter weather. 

 

Friday evening, Tom and I went to listen to live music at DJ's Wild West Junction. We had a couple of drinks on the outdoor patio.

 

We enjoyed the *Pure Guitar Gold* music of Ronny Lee.

 

On Monday, my landscape professional, Troy Mortensen, made arrangements to haul the refrigerator to the Flagstaff dump. The city of Williams will not accept refrigerators. Jon and Tom took the refrigerator to the sidewalk.

 

Troy's two workers put the refrigerator in their trailer. Bye-bye!

 

October 2 was the third wedding anniversary of my niece Katelyn and her husband Dan Wallace. I sent them a text wishing them happy anniversary. Katelyn sent me recent photos of their daughter Lily.

 

 Some of the trees in my neighborhood are turning red. October is a beautiful time of year here.

 

On Thursday, October 3, my Williams beautician gave birth to her son, Mateo. Alie Rico does my manicures and pedicures. She also cuts Tom's hair. Pictured here is Alie with her 16 year old son, 

Brandon, and her husband Eduardo.

 

That same day, Jamie had his physical therapy session in Flagstaff with Sandy at Canyon Pet Hospital.

 

Saturday, Francesco's first cousin was married in Florence, Italy. Giulia Roca --- the first cousin ---  married a man named Francesco. Beautiful bride for sure!

 

Monday evening, there was a very pretty sunset from my backyard.

Tuesday, I finished packing my large bag and gathering the dog food/medicines/supplements in a plastic bin. These were put into the bed of my truck.

Tuesday, I ran errands in Flagstaff. I had a hair appointment with Shawna and a massage appointment with Mike. Then, Tom and I had dinner in town at Obregon City Tacos. I had their quesabirria tacos with dipping sauce. 

The margaritas were awesome, too!

That same day, Tom was notified that his son Jon, in Casa Grande, was suffering from severe dehydration. Jon likes to play pickleball a number of hours in the very hot 105+ degree weather. He drove himself to the Banner Health Emergency Room. The doctors were very concerned --- so they admitted Jon to the hospital for overnight observation. Tom phoned Jon after we came back from dinner. I listened in. Jon seemed to be in a good place. Fingers crossed, for sure!