Sunday, April 11, 2010
January - April 2010 - Mom update
My mom in Florida has been getting more difficult. During the stay in Hawaii we needed to put her into a Geriatric Psychiatric Unit to get her meds adjusted (that was the hope). She was released from the hospital and we could not take her home so she was put into Arden Courts of Manor Care in West Palm Beach, Florida, an assisted living center specializing in people with alzheimers. She has now been there for two months and is adjusting quite well to her new environment and digs. Amazingly she is not using her hearing adis, does not complain about her shoulders or knees hurting her or her arthritis. What is up with that. We visited her for the latter part of Passover and we took her out for three nights. We also put her house up for sale and sold the car.
Roz went to visit her mom after we completed all we needed to for my mom wtih the help of A Time To Move. Her mom is in an independent apartment and is getting frailer medically. She seems to have not so bad moments with her Alzheimers. Her caregiver Kim is so dedicated to Mom.
Roz went to visit her mom after we completed all we needed to for my mom wtih the help of A Time To Move. Her mom is in an independent apartment and is getting frailer medically. She seems to have not so bad moments with her Alzheimers. Her caregiver Kim is so dedicated to Mom.
Olympics in Vancouver 2010
What can one say except what an experience to be in an already super city but then to be here for the Olympics. We got to seven different events - hockey, speed skating and curling. We also went to a Victory Celebration. The esprit in the city and the people from all over the world made it quite a scene. Sitting in Robson Square and people watching was just great. The pavilions were nice to get into once you waited for several hours. But the ruach and ambiance was just a joy to expereince. We also went to two Para Olympic events in sledge hockey and wheelchair curling. The athletes were inspiring to observe. We did not get to any skiiing, nordic events or ski boarding. We were inspired and excited to be in this world class place.
January 2010 - Hawaii - Maui and Kauai
Roz and I are off to Hawaii for two weeks of rest and relaxation. We are staying at the Westin in Maui in Kannapali and the Westin in Princeville on Kauai. What beautiful properites and plush rooms and accomodations. Our friends Dory and Joe joined us from Delaware for our Maui portion of the trip for three days.
The first week were in Maui. We spent the week at the resort. The second night at the resort we went to Duke's Restaurant a short walk down the beach and the boardwalk from the condo property. The next day we picked up Joe and Dory and drove the Road to Hana as far as the Banana Bread Lady in Ke'anae. We walked a nature trail of bamboo called Wakamoi Nature Trail. We then drvoe back to Lahaina for dinner at Mala Restaurant. It was a Mediterranean Pacific Fusion of food and spices and textures. The next day we went on a zodiac boat with Ocean Riders to Lanai Island for a whole day of speed boating, snorkeling and food and drink. We say whales, the fish of the rainbow, turtles, octopus, and so much of the area. That night we went out for Dory and Roz's 60th Birthdays at Merrimam's Restaurant in Kapalau. The ambaince was super, the food superior, and just super time was had by all. The next day we hanged out at the resort and then drove to the Hali'imaile General Store for Dinner. what a fabulous dinner we had. We then dropped J and D at the airport and off they went back to the big island for the rest of their vacation. The rest of the vacation on Maui Roz and I spent time in and around the resort relaxing and exploring the area. We exercised every day, took a wonderful ride along the road around Kapalua North that was as beautiful as the Road to Hana and as windy. We had a super meal at the Lahaina Grill that was just incredible. What a romantic night of food and music and wine.
We were then off to Kauai for the most relaxing and laid back part of the vacation. Princeville is located on the northern part of the island away from most of the bigger towns. So even though it is somewhat developed it still feels like you are away from most of what one would call civilazation. We did not do much but sit on the beach of Popiu for the day, drive the Waimea Canyon Road which was beautiful and relax at the beach and the resort. We had a laid back week of food for us. We did go to Postcards and had a nice meal in Hanalei. We did get turned on to Poke that is different than civeche but similar. We had a picnic of poke on the road along Waimea Canyon. Very tasty and a simple repast.
After Kauai we were off to the big island for the day. We went to Pearl Harbor Memorial and were moved by what at the time was the worst surprise attack on the USA prior to 9/11/2001. We had a relaxing day driving all over the island before our flight back home.
The first week were in Maui. We spent the week at the resort. The second night at the resort we went to Duke's Restaurant a short walk down the beach and the boardwalk from the condo property. The next day we picked up Joe and Dory and drove the Road to Hana as far as the Banana Bread Lady in Ke'anae. We walked a nature trail of bamboo called Wakamoi Nature Trail. We then drvoe back to Lahaina for dinner at Mala Restaurant. It was a Mediterranean Pacific Fusion of food and spices and textures. The next day we went on a zodiac boat with Ocean Riders to Lanai Island for a whole day of speed boating, snorkeling and food and drink. We say whales, the fish of the rainbow, turtles, octopus, and so much of the area. That night we went out for Dory and Roz's 60th Birthdays at Merrimam's Restaurant in Kapalau. The ambaince was super, the food superior, and just super time was had by all. The next day we hanged out at the resort and then drove to the Hali'imaile General Store for Dinner. what a fabulous dinner we had. We then dropped J and D at the airport and off they went back to the big island for the rest of their vacation. The rest of the vacation on Maui Roz and I spent time in and around the resort relaxing and exploring the area. We exercised every day, took a wonderful ride along the road around Kapalua North that was as beautiful as the Road to Hana and as windy. We had a super meal at the Lahaina Grill that was just incredible. What a romantic night of food and music and wine.
We were then off to Kauai for the most relaxing and laid back part of the vacation. Princeville is located on the northern part of the island away from most of the bigger towns. So even though it is somewhat developed it still feels like you are away from most of what one would call civilazation. We did not do much but sit on the beach of Popiu for the day, drive the Waimea Canyon Road which was beautiful and relax at the beach and the resort. We had a laid back week of food for us. We did go to Postcards and had a nice meal in Hanalei. We did get turned on to Poke that is different than civeche but similar. We had a picnic of poke on the road along Waimea Canyon. Very tasty and a simple repast.
After Kauai we were off to the big island for the day. We went to Pearl Harbor Memorial and were moved by what at the time was the worst surprise attack on the USA prior to 9/11/2001. We had a relaxing day driving all over the island before our flight back home.
September - January 2009
Our first rainy season in our new city of Vacnouver. It does rain a bunch. But the city is so green as a result. The weather this season was not bad at all. No snow in the city only in the mountains.
November - Thanksgiving 2009
The first time in our marriage that we were separated for Thanksgiving. Roz went to Detroit to be with her mom and the family. I went to Florida to be with my mom in Boynton Beach. I went to T-day dinner at my Uncle Boo Boo' s home and spent it with his family and my mom. My mom is very difficult to be with and is deteriorating very quickly. Roz was with her entire family for most of the long weekend and was able to see Jonathan and Caitlin in Bowling Green for a few hours. We are at a cross roads with our parents.
October 2010 - off to Kelowna
What a nice trip we made to Kelwona with Linda Midler. We traveled via Whistler thru the mountains and passes and rivers. It was just a beautiful trip with many interesting side trips along the way. We went to 15 or so wineries during the course of the week and had many super meals in the region. We had some super tastings particularly at Mission Hill, Burning Owl, Quails Gate, Summerhill, N'kmip, Blasted Church, Therapy, Gray Monk, Suman Ridge, and a whole lot more. what fun tasting and kibbutzing with so many different personalities of people throughout the area. We had such a super week in spite of the rain. The best meals were at Quails Gate and RauDz in Kelowna.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)