Summer is finally here however it has brought with it too much rain.  I do not remember a June as wet as this one.  Past summers were spent at the lake, reading, relaxing, ordering lunch on the beach, and spending time on the boat.  Sadly those days have come and gone. I miss them but no longer have the energy to spend the summer at the lake. The pictures posted below will give you an idea of the beautiful scenery at Caddy Lake. One highlight of the summer was travelling through the Caddy Lake tunnels and exploring the islands beyond.

For many years, Saturday night entertainment at the lake was located at the dump.  The dump was a short distance from the Falcon Lake town site and was a favourite hangout for Yogi and his friends.  Once darkness fell the vehicles began to gather at the dump. The vehicles parked in a huge circle and watched the bears arrive. At times, more than 14 bears would dig around the dump and ignore the spectators.  Eventually, the dump was relocated and the entertainment stopped.

I finally got a call from my respirologist’s secretary informing me that I have an in-office appointment on July 31, 2024.  Since I had a Bronchoscopy in April I was wondering if I would ever hear from the specialist.  Hopefully, he will have a solution for my breathing problem.  In case you are curious about bronchoscopy it is a procedure that lets doctors look at your lungs and air passages. It’s usually performed by a doctor who specializes in lung disorders. During bronchoscopy, a thin tube (bronchoscope) is passed through your nose or mouth, down your throat and into your lungs. Thankfully, you get an injection that wipes your memory and you do not remember the procedure.

My other health issues remain the same.  The weather this month has played havoc with my bones and muscles.  The continual humid weather brings along with it pain and suffering.  There have been nights when I cannot tell which is worse the pain or the cramps.

I wish there was a quick cure for Lichen Planus.  Lichen planus has no cure, but different treatments can help relieve your symptoms and speed healing. Possible treatments include Antihistamine medicine to relieve itching. Use steroids on your skin or in your mouth to fight inflammation. The cause of lichen planus is likely related to the immune system attacking cells of the skin or mucous membranes. It’s not clear why this irregular immune response happens. The condition isn’t contagious. At present, I am using a steroid ointment.

Just a point of interest. I began a journal in 1998 that became a part of a message board called “Widebertha’s Message Board. In 2012 I began a blog and added the Journals beginning in 1998 from my message board.   

I  would like to mention of my daughter Natasha’s revamped website.  The site is called My Mental Trampoline.  Here is an introduction to the site.

In closing, I would like to add some pictures taken at Caddy Lake.