I Just Want To Babble

[dbobsnodgrass]

dear Family and Friends; I am now looking into a motorized scooter. I took some nasty spills this weekend falling sideways, mostly on my right, the weak side. As soon as I get to my assisted living facility. I broke a lamp, an antique table, my favorite robot kitty and a plant, in 1 fall. I smacked my head on the kitchen counter, hard enough to have to bandage it. Man, your head sure bleeds! (sorry about the use of "man").
Talk about suicide idealations! Duct tape keeps coming to mind. First, you lay 3 strips, about 12' on the floor. Wrap your feet, your mouth, your nose, really good. Put your hands behind your back, lay down on your 3 strips, roll along the floor, hands behind your back, then wait while the fun comes! No, I am not a threat to anyone, including me. I just have these funny thoughts. I went to Dartmouth Hitchcock, for my third opinion and got my nueropsych exam back...I was borderline to mildly to moderately impaired. Specific notes, that I don't remember were, twirling my cane over my head, cursing, singing, laughing, intense eye contact with the examiner, asking her to repeat questions, how I was doing, no recall to simple questions and tapping my hand very loudly on the table, then asking if it bothered her. Well, I passed that one with flying colors, too! I am certainly grateful you folks are here! With love and due respect, bob

[1Lily]

Bob,
That all depends on the meaning of "passed" ;-)
I hope that all duct tape has been removed from your vicinity, and all you have is those little cellophane rolls, that are good for nothing other than wrapping gifts.
You are always in my prayers, Bob. I hope that you get that motor scooter - my grandpa has one, and he likes it.
Take care, and no more head head-bonks, OK?
Lily

[joy]

Well you've given me some ideals maybe I didn't need. For my upcomming doc visits. I never enjoy them and was thinking maybe it's time I did, LOL. I do hope you get that motorized chair soon. Sounds like you've needed it for a time already now. Keep us posted. It's always good to hear from you. I'm an occasional poster here as it is and when I see a post from you, it bring me out every time. I am no stranger to TN tho mine seems to be under control. I sure haven't forgotten what it is and won't likely ever forget even if I do everything else.

take care

[Silver Swan]

Hi Bob:

Sure sorry to hear about your recent spills. You must have a lot of bruises. I have heard that head wounds bleed a lot because we have so many blood vessels there.

I hope that if you think a scooter will be handy for you, that you can get one. (But be sure and get one with a seat belt!) I don't know if they come with seat belts.

Are you in your assisted living place now, or is that still to come?

Please keep us posted on how you are doing, Bob. We worry, you know.

Shirley H.