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.
Hi Craig, Just got back from a week in SPI (South Padre Island), Texas. Pretty good week kiteboarding. Learned a lot. Not getting my butt kicked so much by the kite anymore. Weather was all over from sunny, hot, and humid to cool and too damned windy. That’s a drag that you’re not feeling well. If you haven’t already, you ought to mention to the doc that you are feeling faint after moderate exercise. Might be information he can use to help you. Hopefully your weather is warm and comfortable. Get well. Les By the way, last night was the Banff Film Festival. Always interesteng films. Saw Randy and Lisa.