Author Archives: Sparky
Eyelid surgery recovery
I had the stitches from my eyelid surgery removed yesterday. The scars continue to heal, but this minor ordeal is pretty much over. My sister was alarmed by my day-of-surgery photo so I feel compelled to post this updated photo, to show her that I am recovering.
Eyelid surgery
Marlene had eyelid surgery earlier this year and was very happy with the results. She recommended it to me and I had to admit to myself that my eyelids were drooping. Apparently the doctors agreed and the insurance company said they would pay for it, so yesterday, just to finish the year with a bang, … Continue reading
Cellulitis
Marlene’s “double whammy” health issues on the NCL3 cruise – flu-like symptoms and a swollen and discolored leg – has been diagnosed as a single problem – cellulitis, probably from a scratch she got while giving her dog a haircut before the cruise. She is on antibiotics now and the flu-like symptoms that subsided before … Continue reading
“Birds of Prey” by J.A. Jance
Copyright 2001 by J.A. Jance. Published by Avon Books, an imprint of Harper Collins, New York. This is the first J.A. Vance mystery I have ever read. This one features J.P. Beaumont, a retired Seattle homicide detective. I guess I jumped into the middle of the series as this is #15 of the 23 Beaumont … Continue reading
NCL3 wrapup
This was Marlene’s and my second cruise on Norwegian together. It was better than NCL2 (the trip to Alaska via the Panama Canal) in almost every way, except in one important one: Marlene was ill for almost the entire week. We didn’t use many of the facilities and entertainment options available on board – including … Continue reading
NCL3 Day 8: Disembarkation in Miami
Marlene continues to have no fever so I think the flu component of her illness is gone. But her leg continues to be swollen and painful. We had breakfast together in the buffet, then disembarked. We waited for the parking lot shuttle and had no real expectation that it would arrive, so we weren’t disappointed … Continue reading
NCL3 Day 7: At sea
Finally! Marlene woke to find her fever gone. But her leg was still swollen and very painful. I ate breakfast alone and took food to her in the cabin. She rallied enough by noon to spend some time in the pool. We then dried off, changed clothes and went to the crew talent show – … Continue reading
NCL3 Day 6: George Town, Grand Cayman
Marlene continues to have a fever and her leg continues to swell. The fever is less – around 101 – but the leg swelling and pain is worse. We discussed the option of going to the infirmary, but she declined. I didn’t argue because while her condition is cause for concern, I doubt that much … Continue reading
NCL3 Day 5: Falmouth, Jamaica
Yes, Marlene is still sick. Her fever comes and goes but she is generally lethargic and has no appetite. I had breakfast alone and brought some fruit to her in the cabin. I spent some time blogging then we ventured forth into the port area of Falmouth – a place neither of us had ever … Continue reading
NCL3 Day 4: At sea
Another day at sea. Another day with Marlene sick. And her leg is getting worse. We did have breakfast together and went to the casino for a bit. Good decision for Marlene – she won a major (about $950) and is up over $500. I broke even. We played some rummy and Marlene won the … Continue reading