Our friend Julie, in Hermosa Beach, California, sent us this MP4 video of a protest march on the Strand.
Wednesday, June 3, T = 98.1 F, W = 200.4 lb.
On Wednesday, June 3rd, I participated in the Zoom reunion of Ken Goldberg's lab at Berkeley as one of his graduate students, on the occasion of virtual ICRA (International Conference on Robotics and Automation) 2020. ICRA this year was supposed to be in Paris, but has gone "virtual" due to the coronavirus concerns.
On Wednesday, June 3rd, Andrea went for a walk and took pictures of Wailupe stream. This one is from May 15.
After her walk while I did the Zoom meeting, Andrea and I went for a drive to see the big surf at Diamond Head.
Photo by Andrea.
Back in May, on Wednesday the 27th, Dr. Nishida had removed my appendix, and then Dr. Chou did the prostatectomy, all in the same six-hour operation with robotic laproscopy at Queen's Medical Center, downtown.
Both appendix and prostate pathology reports show clear margins but some concern for residual cancer which we will monitor in the future. Prostate specific antigen (blood PSA) should go to zero and remain there. I will get my first blood test in five weeks. There is no chemical test for the mucinous neoplasm of the appendix, so I will get a body scan in three months and a year after that. Continuing drugs (for one more week) are antibiotic Amox-Clav 500-125 mg twice daily and stool softener Ducosate Sodium 100 mg twice daily.
Friday, June 5, T = 98.2 F, W = 200.0 lb. Went the night with a dry diaper, up four times to pee. Today is my first full day without a catheter.
Sunday, June 7, T = 97.8 F, W = 200.2 lb.
Birthday dinner: We had slow-cook ribs and I made desserts. Afterward we watched The Importance of Being Earnest on Amazon Prime.
Thursday afternoon, June 11, Andrea and I brought some lychee to Danny and he gave us an opo squash.
Friday morning, June 12, Andrea got her hair cut at the Black Kat in Kaimuiki.
I got my E-ticket for the MHC Zoom event next week.
Leavings of the Anniversary Fairy. Dark chocolate Macadamia nut clusters for Andrea.
An all-weather pen with waterproof notepad, in case of Hurricane I suppose. Also a cool new shirt (draped over chair).
After breakfast we went to the Waikiki Aquarium to pick up a wet bag for the donation we gave to the Friends of the Waikiki Aquarium.
Later Saturday morning we walked to Waihou Street to see the concrete pouring. They're concreting in their entire front yard.
The photographer, by Andrea.
The cove and beach at Makapuu.
One of several by Andrea.
My prostate surgeon (robotic laproscopic) took note of an enlarged appendix in the body scans and asked an experienced general surgeon to take a look. He recommended removing the appendix at the same time as the prostate. It was a mucineal neoplasm, not cancer, but potentially dangerous. They got both the appendix and prostate just in time. It was six hours of surgery with two surgeons and an anesthesiologist. I was a bit groggy upon waking later in the evening, but slept the night well and was able to leave the hospital late the next afternoon. All margins are clear in the pathology report and no sign of cancer in the lymph nodes. I get my PSA tested in a few weeks, and if it goes to zero and stays there, I'll know I'm cured. Hoping for the best.
I had a catheter and urine bag strapped to my leg for a week (slept with a larger bed bag), which was really annoying. After two weeks, I could lift light dumbbells, and after three weeks I am jogging short distances and doing small amounts of pull-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups. Gradually getting back in shape.
Andrea painted again after I put the quarter round molding on the ends.
Wednesday morning I downloaded this artwork by my friend Margo. Click the image to see the full resolution version. Here's the story:
Legend of Ngerchokl (short version): A woman wanted to become young again so dove into the magic pool of fresh water. She instantly
transformed into a beautiful young maiden. Her little daughter did not recognize her and called, "I want my mother, you are not my
mother." Realizing that her daughter was more precious than her own vanity, the mother dipped back into the pool and turned back into
herself. The daughter joyfully embraced her! "Mother, where did you go? There was a strange lady here. I am so glad you are back."
And they lived happily ever after.
Wednesday afternoon Andrea and I went for a walk around the stream, across Hind Drive bridge and back across the Ani Street bridge.
Assembling the support brackets.
Pau.
Later that morning Andrea went to visit Mom in the care home.
Andrea brought home a special Father's Day gift from Becky: Midsummer Solstice gin from Hendrick's of Scotland.
In the evening I made martinis from the Midsummer Solstice gin.
We went for a walk up Ailuna Street. This is the 1951 water works installation just below the elementary school Andrea attended.
Andrea prepared a fantastic lobster and steak Father's Day dinner.
Ready to dig in.
Devin Oishi borrowed the art surfboard he sold us for an art exhibition in Kakaako. He sent us two photos of the setup. First image.
Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Second image. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
This is the white poinsettia.
The white poinsettia after pruning.
The bonsai after potting. It should be blooming nicely by Christmastime.
We got the right front corner table by the old railing.
Non-alcoholic plantation iced tea for two. The bus boy took our photo before our sandwiches arrived. Andrea had the portobello mushroom
sandwich, and I had the Kaimana Club House sandwich (ham, turkey, avocado, bacon, and tomato on whole wheat toast).
All hung up and now cleaning the front window.
Furniture put back and talking to Mom.
A new view through the front window. Photo by Andrea.
From the outside. Photo by Andrea.
The Out of Towners - comedy adventure; we declined to pay for it (four bucks).
From Prada to Nada - dramedy; watched Tuesday night.
Sahara - adventure; watched Monday night.
Turnover - dramedy; watched Wednesday night, July 1. Rather nice story about a small town restaurant and people working together.
Barefoot in the Park - comedy; watched Sunday night, 1967 Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. Good acting but I wouldn't watch it again.
The Lady Vanishes - mystery; went to it on Thursday, July 2, but declined to pay (four bucks).
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