Jim! Oh Jim!! Oh, Gym…. Phooey!

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My internal clock went off at 6:00 am, and today was the first day I had to wake up the dog and take him outside!  Dad 1; Scout 0!

I got out of bed carefully so her nibs could continue her recovery.  Today, I had to face the gym alone.  Before today, I knew my trusty sidekick was within a few feet of me should I need help, like getting untangled from the exercise machine. But today was different; I went alone.

Right before I departed, Mary pinned a note on my gym outfit.  It was an envelope with instructions, “In Case Of Emergency.”   I was curious, so on the way to the gym, I opened the envelope, and there was a list of items, including:

  1. The names and phone numbers of all my various doctors (at least ten of them, but why the dentist?)
  2. My current list of prescriptions.
  3. Name and phone numbers of people to notify in case of???  It had 32 names on it, mostly bill collectors and my bookie!
  4. A list of my favorite meals.
  5. Instructions on how to make a gin martini.
  6. A list of my phobias including:
    1. Ergophobia – A fear of or aversion to work.
    2. Taphephobia – The fear of being interred alive.
    3. Anatidaephobia – the irrational fear that somewhere, a duck or goose is watching you
    4. Arachibutyrophobia – Fear of peanut butter.
    5. Chronomentrophobia – Fear of clocks
  7. Address and directions to the nearest looney bin

Undaunted, I made it to the gym and submitted myself to great humiliation by having to ride the stationary bike for two miles.  The last one and 9/10th mile was tough!

After the gym, I headed to the market where I am known as the “Gasping Grocer” because I go there right after Anthony squeezes the last breath out of my poor little body!

We did our Wednesday thing; cleaning the house before the house cleaners show up!

Mary worked in her closet for several houra and fill a large box with items that are no longer needed!  She now had room to add new things!

At 6:00 pm I headed for the kitchen and made dinner!  Thank you YOUTUBE for helping me with dinner!

About Paul

Just an old retired guy trying to finish out my last years on this planet. I lost my best friend and wife in early 2020. I was blessed again by reconnecting with Dr. Mary Côté, a long-time friend. Mary and I got married July 28th, 2021, and are enjoying life together and plan to spend the rest of our lives being a blessing to our friends and family.
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