With an estimate of 'sometime in January' for my surgery to happen, I'm starting to count down the days. As it is the 14th today, that means that I should hear from the surgeon's office any time now and I'm beginning to look at what else I'd like to accomplish before I'm on weaving hiatus.
Overcoming a serious dose of procrastination I managed to get the last (of the in-hand) interviews transcribed yesterday, got some parcels that ought to have been mailed on Monday packaged up today, and taken a long hard look at the calendar and how many more days I might have to finalize preparations - like packing.
I'm hoping to finish this rose place mat warp yet today before dinner, take the table toppers to guild tonight to hem them so Doug can give them their final press - either before or after we get back -, beam the shawl warp onto the AVL and thread it, if not sley and tie on. I'd also like to weave a light blue mat warp but we'll see how that goes.
I have the yarns pulled for a 'gentle' shawl warp for the Leclerc Fanny and want that ready to go before I leave, too.
Packing should not take long as I'll mostly be in my jammies but will need some clothing for the one or two days in Vancouver before surgery (we're hoping to find a movie theatre with The Imitation Game showing) and perhaps a day when I get out and the flight home. And then it will be back to jammies when I get home. :)
In one way, I suppose it might be easier to wind up on the table as an emergency - not having had months of waiting around. On the other, I've had plenty of time to get myself mentally prepared for the 2-3 month recovery. And I remain hopeful that it will only be that long - I know some people who have taken longer than that. :( I know that I might not be able to weave much on the AVL right away so I'm hoping that a friend will be able to help me dress the Fanny with more of the 'gentle' shawl warps to help me with physio - weaving is very much going to be a big part of my recovery, just like when I broke my ankle.
Today the sun shone - it really helped lift my spirits. Now to see how much patience I have to use up until the phone rings...
4 comments:
I wish for a very successful surgery and quick recovery for you.
Oh, Gee, you still haven't heard. I'm sorry to hear that. Fingers, toes and arms crossed.
I so wish I was close enough to offer that service of preparing a loom for you to do your physio-weaving on -- you've given me so much I'd love to do that as a bit of gratitude. Good wishes and healing thoughts are nice, but they can go just so far.
I think about you a lot Laura. All positives and good energy your way my dear. You will come thru fine and be back on the bench soon.
Tom Z. in IL
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