May 2020 Journal Photos
May Day is Lei Day
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii, but due to the continuing COVID-19 precautions, there is no celebration in Kapiolani Park this year,
so people are asked to put a lei on their mailboxes.
We picked plumeria flowers last night and Andrea made a lei to put on the mailbox.
Malia sent a photo of the grandkids with the box we sent.
Today my temperature is 98.7 F and my weight is 207.4 lb, after exercise and running, but before my shower.
Saturday, May 2: 98.1 F and 207.2 lb at 5:50 AM.
Andrea painted the trim around the front windows Saturday.
I finished Moby Dick last night (the whale won) and (finally) started on Bob Woodward's Fear today.
Sunday, May 3: 97.7 F at 1:15 PM.
Andrea took this selfie Sunday morning to show how her hair is growing out. I think she looks good.
Sunday afternoon Andrea painted trim in the sewing room.
Tuesday, May 5: 98.5 F. Hash tag for bonsai posts on Facebook: #WorldBonsaiDay2020
Wednesday, May 6: 97.4 F and 207.2 lb. 6:30 AM.
Coffee Zoom Meeting with Manoa Heritage Center
Wednesday morning, May 6, Andrea and I attended a Zoom meeting with Manoa Heritage Center docents and staff, called a "coffee"
meeting to keep in touch during the coronavirus social distancing.
I did this screen grab during the meeting.
This screen shot was sent by Margo later.
Thursday, May 7: 98.1 F, after exercise at 11:00 AM. If I get coronavirus, I want to be the first to know.
Friday, May 8: 97.2 F at 9:20 AM. Weight is 208.2 lb.
Mother's Day Weekend
Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May, the 10th this year.
Friday morning I took this photo of the driftwood sculpture that Andrea's dad made.
Becky sent two boxes of chocolates, one for Lenore, so Andrea took it to her, and Julie sent a photo of her with the gift.
Saturday, May 9, T = 98.3 F at 11:40 AM.
Lenore with edible arrangement we sent for Mother's Day. Photo by Julie.
After lunch on the computers.
Crab claw heleconia for Mother's Day.
Mother's Day breakfast with card and comics.
I sharpened some of the kitchen knives for Mother's Day. Andrea needs to use extra care with them now. Very sharp.
Andrea painted the trim in the hallway.
Monday morning, May 11, my temperature is 98.5 F and my weight is 207.8 lb.
Sans Souci Beach
We decided to go to the beach for a swim, the first time in over a month, on Monday afternoon, May 11.
When we got there at 3:00 PM people were sitting on the beach in violation of the emergency orders.
The aquarium was closed. It would be a good time to remove the large rectangle of plastic "grass" and reseed.
I was able to do seven pull-ups and seven bar-dips. On the way back I took this photo of the whole Sans Souci Beach. Sitting on
park benches isn't allowed either.
The Hau Tree Lanai at the Kaimana Hotel is boarded up to discourage trespassers. Andrea is looking good today as always.
We went back to the beach on Tuesday morning and swam and exercised. There were four police cars there when we left.
While cleaning this morning, Andrea found a couple of ashtrays with seagulls.
Thursday, May 14, T = 97.8 F. Weight = 207.2 lb.
After lunch on Thursday Andrea masked off the sewing room before painting the ceiling.
Front view of Andrea masking off the sewing room.
Friday, May 15, T = 98.4 F. Weight = 208.6 lb.
Saturday morning Andrea painted the ceiling with flat white.
Sunday, May 17, Weight = 207.8 lb.
Andrea sent Malia a coloring tablecloth, and on Monday, the 18th, Malia sent a photo of Lilly and Lenora coloring it.
Monday, May 18, T = 97.6 F, W = 206.6 lb.
Sans Souci Beach
Tuesday, May 19, T = 97.5 F. We decided to go for a swim in the morning.
After our swim Andrea took this photo. Then we walked to the Aquarium and I did my pull-ups and bar-dips.
Wednesday, May 20, T = 97.6 F.
Thursday, May 21, T = 98.3 F. W = 205.2. Stopping the sildenafil today. Slight headache still in the morning. In preparation for
the laproscopic prostate surgery coming up next Wednesday, the 27th, I had my last aspirin and vitamin pill on Wednesday the 13th. Last
alcohol on Friday the 15th. Last coffee on Saturday the 16th. I took tylenol for the last three days for the head and body aches that
started Monday, the 18th. Yesterday I took an ibuprofin in the morning and at bedtime for the leg aches that were excruciating and tylenol
wasn't doing it. I slept well, took two tylenol at midnight, and felt better this morning. I took one tylenol for a residual headache.
My intent is to cut out all drugs from this point on. I assume the head and body aches will not return without the sildenafil.
Memorial Day Weekend
I started flying the flag daily on Friday, May 22nd. My temperature is 97.9 F.
I put the flag up Friday morning. I don't have a spotlight on it, so I will take it down in the evenings.
Andrea and I went to Queen's Urgent Care Friday morning in Kapahulu for my COVID-19 test before surgery next Wednseday. They should
let us know the result in 24 hours. No symptoms and temperature normal, so it's very unlikely I am infected.
Later Friday moring Andrea had a Google meet chat with Becky.
Saturday, May 23rd, T = 97.8, W = 203.8. The result of yesterday's COVID-19 test came back negative.
Saturday I barbecued duck legs and Andrea baked mac-and-cheese.
Ready to eat. It was delicious.
Sunday morning I took this picture of our plumeria tree, blooming profusely.
I finished The Overstory, an excellent read, recommended by my friend Diane.
Sunday afternoon I attended a Zoom meeting with the Santa Monica philosophy group, organized by Brian.
Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day, T = 97.6 F.
Monday morning Jan (in Arizona) sent us a photo of her wearing the shirt we sent her.
Surgery
Wednesday, May 27, was the prostatectomy (Dr. David Chou) and appendectomy (Dr. Steven Nishida for mucocele of appendix). Came home from
Queen's Medical Center Thursday afternoon. Thursday evening, T = 98.8 F.
Friday morning: T = 99.2 F at 6:00 AM. T = 98.1 F at 9:00 AM.
Home Improvement
Andrea worked on the paper floor while I was at Queen's medical center for the prostatectomy and appendectomy. She made some nice
designs on the paper with a felt marker, and then put down the new floor where my office chair wheels had worn holes in the old floor.
Friday morning Andrea painted the inner sliding glass doors.
Friday T = 98.0 F at 11:35 AM.
Saturday T = 98.8 at 6:00 AM. First bowel movement, runny.
Saturday the 30th Andrea mowed while I recuperate from surgery.
I helped reinstall the door pulls after painting.
Saturday T = 98.7 at 11:00 AM. T = 97.5 at 8:00 PM.
Sunday, May 31, T = 98.5 F at 6:00 AM. Swelling and pain continue to reduce.
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