can you spell relief

I went to a periodontist weeks ago, for relief of jaw problems associated with cancer treatment.  The doctor found some necrosis around the back molar, which has been a long-standing issue.  He proposed treating it with laser ablation, so I saw him today for that.  Of course, I had to take 3 numbing injections into a very sore area!  I squealed like a stuck pig; oral injections are not high on my list of fun things to do.  When my jaw was numb enough (just!), some probing with a sharp pick located a loose piece of necrotic bone.  Dr. West pulled it out (OUCH) and used the laser to tidy up the back of the molar (more OUCH).  I'll return in about a week to make sure it heals well.  Let's hope this works, at least for awhile.  The doctor said this condition could recur, and will be managed rather than cured.  Terrific, add it to the cancer, the degenerated discs, the arthritis, etc.  

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I'm working the crown decreases of the Hiker hat.  I'll try to get a photo tomorrow.

Estates

The state where Brother & his late wife resided is not a community property state.  Even if it were, the wife owned that house before she married Brother, so it wasn't aquired during their marriage.  Her kids are not fond of Brother, and they have been anxious to acquire their Mama's estate.  And I don't know why I'm so concerned for Bro's future; he's a smart guy & has likely made arrangements himself.

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The charity hat measures 7" from the cast on.  Plaidman tried it on and says there's no way it could fall or be blown off.  The next one will have K2, P2 ribbing, for a softer stretch.  And maybe a solid color, too!

RIP

Plaidman's sister just called, to let us know Plaidman's SIL passed away last night.  SIL was not super close to P-man's family, but Brother D loved her very much.  Her kids from 1st marriage will inherit most of her estate, possibly including the house.  Brother is a bit old to be house hunting & moving, so I hope her kids will give him plenty of time to move, or maybe just let him rent the place for a while.  The neighborhood is not the best, it would likely be in their interest to have someone in the house.  Whatever they choose, poor Brother is already abused, because the state limits funeral attendance to 10.  Her family numbers well over 10, so Brother will be all alone at his wife's funeral, no one from his family at all.

just goofin'

Two days ago I felt like two or three days of work would finish this hat.  So I failed to work on it at all for the past two days.  In my defense, we all hied away to the IHOP yesterday, ate like there would be no tomorrow, then went home & napped until the dinner hour.  Can't get much done when food coma strikes. That was not my only problem.  I'll be seeing the periodontist (not nearly soon enough) late this month, for the sequela  of the parotiditis of 2019.  My jaws hurt, I get a big headache, and the only thing that gives any relief is a heating pad applied to the jaws & temple, left side.  I found a way to secure it there without having to keep my hand on it, so got some rest.

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I measured, and have knit 6" from the cast on of the charity hat.  After making the brim 4" deep, I figure it needs 3 or 3.5" more knit in pattern before the crown decreases.  Gotta work on it more.  But not tonite!

Out, out!

I started watching Life Below Zero last night, but only got a couple minutes into it before realizing I'd seen two days ago.

Back to the channel guide, I see Epix has its own. So I found my current fave, Brittania, and watched two more episodes.  Now, I had tried to get the show on Monday, but kept getting a message about the HD definition on our cable box, which I couldn't resolve.  Now I know the trick is to get to the Epix channel, and find the show from there.  

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I didn't get much knitting done, as the show requires some concentration to follow the dialog with English accents and the doggamned whispering that composes half the dialog.  Why, oh why must the whispers compete with the dramatic music?!?  

working on it

Four inches of ribbing seems excessive, unless one plans to wear it folded.  For the Mountain Hiker hat, the pattern calls for 1.5" of ribbing on the adult medium size.  I guess that would be OK for a beanie, but I want it slouchy and more like a watch cap.  The 4" of ribbing are done, and I'm working on the texture pattern; there are about 12 rows done.  More tomorrow,  too tired to type anyway.

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Getting ready to pick up the hat again, just need something on the TV that doesn't require following a plot line, like Secrets of the Zoo or Life Below Zero.  Turned on the tube, it's already tuned to Zero, so that'll do.

Plumber here..sort of

He took a look at the disposal, and left to fetch a new one.  I am watching Plaidman prepare some Ramen noodles for my lunch.  Not sure if I'll nap or knit after lunch.

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After lunch, I read the paper.  Sis makes fun of me reading the  newspapers, so does SIL.  However, SIL has said she wishes they had a newspaper so she could get coupons.  Apparently the household lacks Internet access too.  Kind of a shame, she probably gets all her news from FOX.

The pit yawns

Last night Disco called my attention to the wet floor of the undersink cabinet in the kitchen.  The Plaidman had already retired for the night, so I left him a note about it - he's always the first up & in the kitchen.  So, it's lunch time, and his quick check seems to pin the trouble to a leaking disposal.  For once, he's gone ahead & called a plumber without waiting for me to ask him 5 times to do so.  We can expect to see the plumber in two days.  Which is hella better than the wait for the handyman that was supposed to help us fit our new oven & range into it's place.  Said oven is still sitting in the door to the kitchen, not a problem for my housemates, but my chair won't fit thru.  I haven't been able to go through that doorway since January 30th.  I just reminded Plaidman of that, and of the fact that we have stimulus money on hand.  Perhaps he'll contact someone who can get that job done.  Not holding my breath.

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Disco went on expedition into the craft storage room, and came out with the Bare Gloss yarn I got a couple of years ago.  I could not recall if it was fingering or lace weight.   It is lace weight; it could be double stranded for the Deeds shawl, but I'm not sure I'd have enough left for the Aeolian shawl that my heart really wants.  Right now the Deeds shawl will hibernate.  Another project that calls to me, the Willow China Cowl, will have to wait.  We have the home repairs to pay for, plus some periodontal work that will set us back a bit, before I can justify spending more money on yarn.  S'okay, I have lots of yarn & can surely find patterns that will suit.  I have a charity hat project that got frogged & restarted in a different pattern, I can carry on with that.  Just now, I'll see if I can get lunch served before Plaidman runs to the store!