After the 5th-wheel was safely moved from the North Rim last week I got sick and have been hanging out in Kanab ever since so figured it was time for a fall follow up.
I visited with friends in Kanab for a couple days getting settled in to my smaller home and planned to be on my way towards Zion National Park within a few days.
But then I got sick. A bout of diverticulitis probably from an organic strawberry seed. Thank goodness I had the appropriate meds to deal with it. But it does take days to even start to feel better and a lot of naps. So I parked at the wonderful folks who towed my 5th-wheel and hunkered in. Complete with electricity and a beautiful view.
The first day I went into a deep funk. Totally stupid. Calendars were selling like hotcakes at a breakfast festival. Probably the damn pain pill I took.
In fact I am overwhelmed by the massive response to the calendar. Thank you all. I am shocked the first 25 calendars went so fast and I still have orders to fill. So I ordered 25 more and hope I don’t get stuck with a bunch of them. After all, I live in a RV with barely any wall space to hang a calendar. So please spread the word.
After sitting too much, talking to my BFF, and thinking, I’ve changed my travel plans, once again. I really need more down time and hate the idea of crowds at our national parks. So if I feel up to it this morning I’m going to move east about 30 miles and hike a little on the Upper Buckskin trail. Then who knows.
I’d like to visit Monument Valley and Canyon De Chelly. But right now, it’s just one day at a time.
I will end up in Yarnell because that’s where the calendar order is going.
I hope you feel better soon, Gaelyn. It never fun being sick. 🙁
Thanks. Me too. Am glad I’m not out on the road somewhere.
Hope that you will soon be feeling up to travelling, I know just how you feel and it is not fun. We went to friends the other night for dinner and once again she made a strawberry dessert. Oh I keep forgetting was her answer. She has so many allergies herself and I have to remember all of them, she has only one to remember for me!!! Take care Diane
Sadly, strawberries are my favorite fruit and I can usually eat them with no problem. But then, every once in a while a seed gets me. I do however have friends that forget I’m allergic to seafood.
Sorry we won’t get to see you but we totally understand your change of plans and wanting to avoid the national park crowds. Hope you continue to feel better!
Was looking forward to seeing you all but think I’ll end up heading to Yarnell, at least for a little while for recovery.
I can certainly relate to your misery with diverticulitis as I’ve suffered with it for ten plus years even after surgery for it. Glad you are prepared with meds but the best medicine is time and rest, so I’m glad you are having to work while being sick. It usually took me a long time to recover. Best wishes to you for a quick recovery.
I usually try to keep the appropriate meds on hand because I’m often so far from a doctor. You’re right, it also takes time. Which thank goodness I have right now. Thanks for the good wishes.
I intended to say I’m glad you are not having to work while sick. Sorry for typo.
Sorry you are not feeling well.
Great news on the calendar response.
You know plans always seem to change. I would love to visit Canyon De Chelly.
Nothing constant in life except change. Not sure I’ll make it De Chelly or not.
I hope this finds you feeling better and able to move on and begin your winter travels.
Thanks. Not yet but soon. I hope.
So sorry to hear that you have been sick as you start your winter journeys. I am glad that you realize that you need some “down time.” I will be ordering at least one calendar, but no rush. Take it easy friend, always one step at a time, one day at a time. Heal your spirit and the rest will follow.
Definitely a drag to be sick when I want to be playing but better that I have the down time now. I’ll send you the calendar order info in an email. Thanks.
Didn’t know you had diverticulitis. I’ve heard of it but don’t really know what it is but the name sounds terrible. Glad you had somewhere to recoup. I don’t blame you at all for feeling you’ve had quite enough of crowded national parks and need some space and empty trails. I know I’d feel the same. Really glad to hear the calendars are selling so well. They should, they are gorgeous. I’d really like to have one but like you, I seriously don’t have a wall to put it on. If you end up with extras you need to sell drop me an email and I’ll pay you to send one to my daughter for a holiday gift. She has walls and I can tell her to give it to me when the year is over and I’ll make some sort of little book of the pictures.
PS Save that closing picture for next year’s calendar. It’s a beauty!!
Thank goodness the diverticulitis only flares up every couple of years. Nasty gut infection. I totally understand about the lack of wall space to hang a full-sized calendar. Maybe next year I’ll print a smaller one also. Thank you for the offer.
Thanks for taking the time to put your calendar together, as a satisfied customer I recommend it! Both Monument Valley and Canyon De Chelly are wonderful stops each taking a couple days, one with a local guide. Hope you are up to traveling soon and posting pictures.
Feeling only slightly better so not sure where I’m headed. Or not. Been decades for me for either of these places. Thank you for liking the calendar.
I hope you feel better by now…. no fun to be sick when you’re on your time off. Take care.
No fun to be sick any time.
Glad you’re feeling better and having a great response to your calendars. I don’t have a wall to hang one on, otherwise I’d order! Taking it one day at a time is all any of us can do.
Thank you Patti. Don’t know where I’ll hang one either.