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Where the hell is easy street?

I saw that on a bumper sticker today. File this under "Life's not necessarily fair." It's not that I'm a total heathen who can't put this into some sort of perspective, but give me permission to emote. Please?

All I can do is put this in point form:

  • 18 months ago, in preparation of our 25th anniversary, C&I booked "the trip of a lifetime," a combination of an amazing deal, three weeks, and ten friends.
  • We have cancellation insurance. Can you see what's coming?

Screw the points here's the Reader's Digest version. Chuck had been diagnosed with a detached retina (there were some unnecessary complications socialized medical system wise) requiring emergency surgery and the inability to travel for many weeks.  We'll know more tomorrow. Lots of scenarios circulating – how about two weeks of lying on one's side 23 hours a day?

And the three year old fridge died.

And we had an encounter with another bear in the yard today in broad daylight. Do these animals never sleep?

We've had lots of meaningful conversation and made some important decisions with the knowledge that decisions are never final.

I predict lots of knitting/crocheting ahead. It's growing fast and furiously:

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24 responses to “Where the hell is easy street?”

  1. Carole Avatar
    Carole

    A woman in my knitting group had a detached retina last year and I know she spent weeks lying down. I hope that’s not the case with Chuck. I’m so sorry about your trip.

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  2. Monika Avatar
    Monika

    I’m sorry to hear that, all of it, except the time for knitting and crocheting! I wish you hubby a speedy recovery.

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  3. Dorothy Avatar
    Dorothy

    Well poop! That’s all I can say. I can sense your extreme disappointment and I don’t blame you! Poor Chuck – this can’t be too much fun for him.

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  4. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    Li: It is disappointing but you do have the trip insurance. That was true foresight to get that. You will schedule another trip with your friends somewhere else. Betsy and Dick went through the eye surgery deal with Dick having to lie on his stomach hours and hours a day. While she went out to walk the dog she forgot she had grilled cheese in the toaster oven because she ran into a neighbor and started blabbing. The grilled cheese started to burn and Dick was yelling for Betsy because he couldn’t move. The neighbor’s husband came into visit Dick and turned off the toaster oven.
    There are plenty of other cruises you will get to go on and I am sure your friends will join you. Club Med has 70 percent off sometimes if you book two weeks or a week last minute.
    Best wishes for a healthy and speedy recovery to Chuck. Once his eye heals he can do some woodworking again.
    Get Chuck some clay and maybe he can do some sculpture while he has to lie down for 23 hours a day. Make lemonade out of the lemons.

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  5. Awesome Mom Avatar
    Awesome Mom

    Bummer about the trip. I always cringe when I book airplane tickets for any reason. We have had to cancel several trips due to various events.

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  6. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    Best wishes to C. I hope he heals quickly.

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  7. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    Ouch! I hope everything gets fixed quickly.
    The blanket looks like a completely different one from the last shot.

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  8. Lynne Avatar
    Lynne

    Seriously, life just sucks sometimes. But in the big picture of things, we really don’t have control over much, then, do we?

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  9. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    Well with the money you save from Chuck not going you can order a new Fridge and have it delivered while you enjoy your crusie with your friends. Hope Chuck has a quick and smooth reecovery!

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  10. Ellen Avatar
    Ellen

    I’m so sad, for us and for you guys.
    Can a person knit while lying on one’s stomach?

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  11. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    Thinking of you as you figure out how to go through this. It will require as much patience as knitting. Hope you have a trip in the future to look forward to.

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  12. Maureen Avatar
    Maureen

    Oh dear – I hope everything works out. Thank goodness for cancellation insurance on the monetary front, but to paraphrase a mastercard commercial – “a trip of a lifetime with 10 great friends….priceless!” I’m sure missing out on it is a big disappointment. I hope Chuck’s recovery goes well.

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  13. angelarae Avatar
    angelarae

    That is a gorgeous crocheted piece. Sorry to hear about your husband. I know how hard it can be to deal with illnesses, surgeries, etc. Hang in there. Oh, and also, it really sucks how, when it rains, it pours. I feel your pain. But, maybe there is extra knitting time in there. That’s a bonus:)
    Ang

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  14. Linda B. Avatar
    Linda B.

    Yikes! I hope it all works out for the both of you.
    lb

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  15. Michele Avatar
    Michele

    Sorry to hear about Chuck’s detached retina. Thank goodness for that insurance!

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  16. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Oh, I’m sorry about your trip. That stinks!

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  17. Daisy Avatar
    Daisy

    Bummer on both counts! I hope that Chuck isn’t in pain. I’ll send good vibes out your way. Linda and I aren’t going to Rhinebeck after all. I’m giving a presentation to a delegation from Kazakhstan instead!

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  18. noodlemantra Avatar
    noodlemantra

    you were recommended by another blogger for the herringbone rib scarf pattern. i was wondering if you were willing to share? it’d be so appreciated! also, your crocheting is so lovely! i want to learn to crochet someday, but for now i’ll stick to knitting. thanks again!

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  19. Rebekah Avatar
    Rebekah

    Oh Li, I’m so sorry! Life just always has to take those corners so fast don’t they. sending good thoughts and healing wishes your way from Illinois. Thank goodness for knitting/crocheting.

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  20. Ivars Avatar
    Ivars

    Li, Chuck & you & the family are in my prayers.
    Ivars

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  21. Lorette Avatar
    Lorette

    Well crap. This just plain sucks, any way you look at it. I’m sending good thoughts and prayers your way…

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  22. wendy g Avatar
    wendy g

    Oh my you have had a lot going on lately! Hope Chuck is on the uphill swing.

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  23. Marian Avatar
    Marian

    Hi – your crocheting is beautiful – I’m a knitter and a poor croceter but your afgan is inspiring.
    I would love to have the pattern for the herringbone scarf that you show in Ravelry.
    Thank you,
    Marian

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  24. Paula Parker Avatar
    Paula Parker

    Would appreciate the pattern foar herringbone scarf. Thanks.

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