The Kiln is getting taller

Curt is working on the kiln a lot. His strength is coming back a little and that is good to see. He is getting ready to put the bricks on the top. The wood frame is to make the rounded top of the kiln.

Fire Shadow

Fire View

Fire in New Harmony

Sunday was very smoky from the fire in New Harmony.  I took some pictures of the sun with smoke in front.  I thought they were pretty cool.  At one time the sun looked  red.

Corn Cobbing Clyde

Clyde was eating corn on the cob and even turning it. It was fascinating to watch. He is doing very good and adapting to just three legs.

Puzzle

Curt is taking apart the round kiln and using the fire bricks. He is trying to put the pieces together. They are very soft and crumble easy. Still moving on the kiln, He went to Cedar this morning to get more fire bricks. I called "tradio" yesterday and asked if any one had fire bricks. Had a call on it as soon as I hung up the phone. He is a happy camper when he is working on the kiln.

growing kiln

The klin is getting bigger. Curt works on it every morning when he has the shade. It has been pretty hot here. It is taking shape though and I will send more pictures as I get them.

Tishanna and Elaine at New Port Beach

Buddy

Matt's house

Well Tishanna and I finally got to go to California. We went to Gina's house in Wright Wood and visited the girls then took the Crest Highway clear over to the 14 freeway. I think I took a wrong turn somewhere but it was OK. We saw a lot of beautiful country. And really enjoyed it BECAUSE we won't take that road again. This picture is of Zoe and Tishanna on Matt's front steps.

Still working on the kiln

Curt has been working on the kiln every day. He does still get tired but is really doing well on the project.

California Dreamin

Well on Tuesday Tishanna and I left Parowan and came to Santa Clarita to see Matt, Amy and the kids.  We have been visiting and having a good time with their family.  Today Zach, Zoe and I bowled using the wii on TV.  Pretty fun.  They have a new addition to their family named Buddy.  It is a dog.  Never thought they would get a dog.  He is cute though and is really good with the kids.  Tomorrow Tishanna and I will be going to the beach.  I want to just sit and put my feet in the sand and listen to the waves.  Very therapeutic. Curt is doing fine at home.  Judy Schiers comes in at eight and flushes Curts ports and gives him his shot.  He is baby sitting Clyde and Joplin. Curt is still working on his new kiln.  It is looking good. I will send a picture when I get home.

August 2, 2009

Well, all day Sunday Curt wasn't feeling up to par.  He was very tired and his feet were swelling up.  I had read enough about the treatment to know that retaining water was not good for your heart and other organs.  I thought about calling Huntsman and just letting them know what was going on but Curt didn't want me to.  I did call Monday though and they wanted him to be seen by his primary Physician asap.  He had an appointment with Wade Oakden on Wednesday so he wanted to wait till then.  The clinic called Wednesday morning and said that there had been a bad accident and Dr Oakden would not be coming to Parowan.  We did go to the clinic anyway and saw Becky P.A.  She gave Curt a prescription for Lasix that would help get the water off.  Huntsman called that night to see how everything was going.  I talked to Elaine in the BMT clinic. On Thursday Natasha from HCH called. They had talked to Dr.Zangari  and because of the leg and feet swelling the Dr. wanted Curt to have a Doppler test done on his lower extremities to see if he had any blood clots in his legs.  Curt was not happy about going to Cedar and Coleen at the Parowan Clinic said that she would help me if I needed her to get him in the car.  He went without a  fight. The test went fine and he doesn't have any blood clots.  He is still taking the water pills and seems to  be doing better. I think he is just so tired of feeling like a lab rat.  He is really not looking forward to going back to Salt Lake.
 He is still working on his Kiln.  When its done he will be able to fire a bigger load than in his smaller kiln.
 We are going to go find wild horses tomorrow.  Should be a nice day.
 Today is our 41st annivesary.  Yeah!  Thanks for all the well wishes from friends and family.
 I took Clyde to the Vet today and he was able to get all his stiches out.  He will still need to wear the cone until he heals completly.  He seems to be doing very well.  He just can't get into the truck with out help.  YET.  He will figure it out.