A fairly long day. But a good one. The ol' coot was lucid from 7:30 AM 'til I left him around 5:30 PM. We did physical therapy...got him sitting up and on the potty chair. And the occupational therapist convinced him he could do some things eating wise that he had not been able to do thus far. He has little pain. His mind is clearing. And his attitude is much improved.
He had several good bowel movements today...the first in over ten days. It wasn't pretty...but it was a good thing. I suspect I will be qualified as a Certified Nurses Aide before this is all over. That's another good thing. In fact, I think it should be mandatory for all baby boomers to get certified...so we can take care of each other in our dotage and maybe avoid bankrupting the country. Hah!
In other news, went to the Glacier Brewpub for supper. Best meal I've had so far. A grilled Sockeye fillet on a bed of jasmine rice with a citrus compote with sweet peppers. Very yummy.
Sat at the bar next to a Britisher on his way to Dutch Harbor tomorrow. Working on a seismic team doing oil exploration in the Chukchi. He worked in the North Sea for 35 years primarily for a Norwegian firm. Lives in Thailand these days. Seemed like a nice chap.
My hotel mates here at Motel 6 are also an interesting bunch. About half oil guys with Texas/Oklahoma accents doing their orientation before their first trip to the Slope. About a quarter rural folks - met a delightful older couple from Aniak last evening. And about a quarter European tourists. An interesting mix. The rural Alaskan crew is the most congenial to my tastes. The Aniak couple and I compared notes on berries and birds.
Well, gonna watch an hour of TV and go to bed. Later gang.
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