Windy and chilly. Forecast has some rain coming in. i fixed the leak on the JOBOX which will be tested. I still need to caulk the roof vent. Oh, that window closed because the sealant requires 70 degrees plus. I let that window close.
Tomorrow I drive up to Flag for the ortho DR exam. Forecast last night was snow up there which caused me some dread of driving on the snow. Today the forecast left the bad snow out. I will prolly drive I-17 instead of the canyon.
Wed at PT I was given some strengthening exercises. I have next to nothing for external rotation.
Thurs I rode 4.4 miles as an O & B on Aerie trail. I had so much enjoyment pedaling my bike. At the end of the out I was feeling good and toyed w/ the idea of extending my ride. Instead I turned back. My shoulder felt the fun I enjoyed. May these exercises stabilize my shoulder.
Thurs my left foot was examined and X-rayed. The DR discovered that my pain comes from a joint in my big toe that has no cartilage. He said it is not RA and that walking will not further damage it. It’s my choice as to how much pain I am willing to put up with. Presently every step I take on the left foot sends unhappy face signal. He suggested a stiff soled shoe to eliminate the push off.
My new tarptent Moment arrived last week. Steve and I attempted to set it up following the set up instructions. We failed to comprehend the pole end pockets because they seemed so small and closed. The next day we had the pitching dialed. I sealed the seams per their procedure which used clear silicon seal thinned w/ paint thinner to a viscous solution then spread on copiously w/ a foam brush, Steve wiped off the seams forcing the solution into the seam. After several hours of drying in the sun I poured water on a seam area and checked for leaks. None. The water beaded and ran off. Interesting method and perhaps better than using a commercial sealant. Just 37ozs with acceptable space as I can sit up and my head doesn’t touch. pretty cool.
Dave and Rebecca from Green Bay found me @ the Bean. We set up a meeting and camp out @ Dead Horse State Park outside Cottonwood for last night. Steve joined. I fixed my salad for dinner.
Cottonwood is out of the red rock territory. Tree cover is almost all creosote bush. heated shower rooms. Lots of RVs. I camped in a tent area being give the last open site.
I listened to the 2nd half of the Zag ST Mary game on XM. Gonzaga was down 17 points at half time. After the break they turned their game around to win by 10 points.
Sprinter home conversions are more noticeable. This afternoon there are 4 in the parking lot, all mtn bikers.
Today is windy and blowing dust. I decided to make another rest day. Forecast for next several days is for showers. The firm mud will relax rendering the side roads to the camping areas to slimy. Pavement camping.
I chanced upon another masseuse who claims she can do more for my shoulder. I noticed her as a person because of her Ohio plates. I said something about my shoulder to which she said she could help me. I will be treated later today. She says no tear, just manipulation required. Could she be just pulling my leg so to speak?