BACK IN THE SADDLE

Last week my surgeon said to "resume normal activity but be careful" so the Admiral and I took to the water yesterday. It was a beautiful summer day, not too hot or windy, with calm seas. Sooo good to get back sailing.

BEFORE AND AFTER

The capt recently had a replacement of a 20 year old hip prosthesis. They said the original would last 15-20 years. They were right on. The x-ray below shows the before (on the right) and after (left). The titanium cup, plastic liner and ball (on top of the rod that now is part of the femur) were replaced. The liner, pictured below, was completely worn through. I think it's time to go sailing!

"HI STAN" LIFE ON THE DOCK

K Dock in our marina is home to approximately fifty boats, both power and sail. The boat owners, generally speaking, are cordial and helpful to one another. Well, years ago I met Bob, one of the owners on our dock. After our initial introduction, Bob greeted me with a "Hi Stan".  I politely corrected him saying my name was Dennis. After about the third time Bob gave me the "Hi Stan" greeting and he was corrected, I figured to him I was a Stan. No big deal.

Days later after telling the Admiral about the funny misnomer situation, we're walking by Bob's boat and he appears. He greets us with a "Hi Stan". The Admiral quickly says to him, "Hi Bob. I'm Stan's wife Sue." That sealed the deal. I'll forever be Stan in Bob's mind! 

20 DAYS AND A WAKE UP

It's been three weeks since the capt's hip surgery and rehab is going well. Improvement every day. In twenty days we'll see the surgeon for our first follow-up appointment and assessment. Counting the hours...