Been hanging @ OTE carrying on w/ Quentin & wife, DJ & sometimes Slower than Snot. I get to pet their dog, Eddy. Nice weather: all sunshine & sometimes really warm.
Sat I drove into ST George, about 20 miles from JEM TH, to buy a book & get a shower. ST George is the normal along an interstate built up town w/ malls & chain establishments. I checked out Gold’s gym for a shower but they wanted $10. An employee said that there are rec centers, one just back towards Hurricane in Washington. Cool. Checked it out: New center, cost: free. And it is first exit off I-15 from Hurricane.
Bought David Gutterson’s The Other and another Wendell Berry book. I chose The Other for a different writer and perspective. This book is more of a literary read and is not the page turner that Grisham’s 2 books were. I could watch a video instead of reading kind of book. I selected an attractive and creatively dressed young woman for sales help. She had a wonderful colorful tattoo on her upper chest.
After my shop visit I drove out to my spot @ the and sat in sunshine reading. I decided to go for a walk just after 5:0 in afternoon sun on the JEM trail. I walked a bit further that I had in the past. I started getting woozie which marked my turn around. I almost crawled back because of light headedness. I don’t know what is going on w/ this recovery nor how much or what activity I can do. I walked 39 mins out & it took me 79 to get back in the dark & cold. I had to get back to the van, nobody was there to help me. The lingering sundown faded and a quarter moon shone. the trail is a ribbon in the dark desert. I rested 3 times but couldn’t stay long to “recover” because of dark & cold. Back @ van I settled down and then I started feeling “peculiar”. I was concerned about bleeding but my pee was normal yellow. I freaked on body feelings & drove back to ST George & camped on undeveloped site on hospital grounds. As I pulled in a helicopter was bringing a less fortunate person in. While I was still up and researching kidney laceration a hospital security guard checked me out. I told him I wanted to be near just in case. He was cool w/ that.
Treatment for kidney laceration is what I am getting; however, I have been unable to learn of how to recover or what to expect if over activity occurs. I must wait until my Wed appointment w/ urologist.
Thurs. I learned from the CT scan that I was healing and could increase activity but increase not qualified. Thinking my issue is not jarring my body i went for a road ride on the Spot from Hurricane. I got woozy @ turn around & rode back. After sitting awhile the wozziness went away. I thought I could hike and be OK.
Today I drove back from ST George to Hurricane, did my wash that is now all street clothes, visited bike shop, & drove back to camping spot. While in store I spoke w/ 2 guys, one from Moscow & the other from Spokane; they drove 15 hours for a wekend of riding. Enjoyed sharing history & local ride info w/ them.
The sunsets are splendid from my camping spot. Clear unobstructed view to western horizon. Mollie’s Nipple is backlit by color. And the sunset lasts awhile, too long to sit & stare at. Elevation: 4200′.
Zags play in the Maui tournament tomorrow. Zysk sent me a web site to watch game. Backup is sports bar in Hurricane. In Utah you have to order food w/ drinks. I will order from right side of menu & drink mid America beer choice.