Spent the day at J.O.B. in shop. Built an 8’x46′ cantilever gate. (30′ opening) Since we don’t have(and never have) a gantry crane or overhead hoist, I wait till AM Emp arrival to flip it to finish the welding. These things are beasts.
Tomorrow is a Doc day with Da. Neurology. He’s hoping for surgery, sooner than later: us kids are hoping the Docs push PT or some other non-intrusive treatment. The idea of surgery and Anasthesia specifically, scares the ever lovin’ poop out of us kids,,,, He’s 85,,,
His outlook (and I warned my sisters of this very thing, but Heard it from his mouth just days later) “Surgery, they Fix it or I’m dead: either way, problem solved” I can see his take: he hurts and wants relief,,, Nuff said,,,,
My wishes and emotions need to remain neutral: just be there in spirit and support.
Nothin’ moving on any other front in my world. Back is kinda grumpin’ today (usually does when I do one of these monster gates,,, They’s heavy!!!) and prolly gonna call it an early night to give the spine a chance to stretch and relax before tomorrow.
Y’all take care and I’ll see if the world provides any fodder for the morrow.
L,L,L,L,L!!! (, ‘)
Dio's Workshop 
Best wishes fer Dad! Rest that back!!
L’s!
Y’all take care,
Mike in FLA.
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I can relate with your Dad and pain. After two years of PT and all their methods from acupuncture to quackpractors to ti chi and electro stimulation to several types of chemical goop applied topically. Nothing works except booze or drugs , and both of those options such.
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The last of which, we are trying to avoid.
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I agree , but the va has just broad spectrum decided that because some abuse, none shall be issued.
I say , that it depends on the patients choice and medical history. They shouldn’t base that decision on what a political hack has decided for all.
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