Donna started Friday with warm-up exercises before she hit the pickleball court. I did some gentle stretches on my right calf. It remains very sore and my mobility is limited.
In the afternoon, I rode the scooter to Red, White and Brew to have a cold one with Leendert Hartoog and welcome him to the Saturday Club. After 30 years as an engineer at Boeing, he retired. Friday was his last day at the office. I told him every day is Saturday now, so there’s no good reason to go to Home Depot or Costco on the weekend anymore. I sat and visited with Mike and Jodi Hall before heading back home.
Donna and I went down to the pickleball court yesterday at 11am. I rode the scooter – it was too far for me to walk. We attended a pickleball strategy session. A couple of experienced players, Paul and Ellen, gave a demonstration and lecture to a group of people interested in improving their pickleball game. It was interesting and we learned a lot. I couldn’t put any of it into practice yet, but sooner or later my leg will heal and I’ll be back on the court.
We’ve had warm, sunny weather. After a few days’ trial, I can say the new sunshades on the windshield and front windows are well worth it. The coach stays cooler inside and it feels more open than when we used interior curtains to close off the front windows and windshield.
Sun Dancer Shades
When we used interior curtains, the sunlight would come through the windshield before it was blocked by the curtain. This would create a zone of hot air between the window and curtain, heating the interior of the coach. The sunlight would also heat the dashboard area and subject the vinyl covering to UV degradation. And with interior curtains closed, we couldn’t see out, making the coach seem smaller. The exterior sunshades prevent all this from happening.
Here’s an example of interior curtains
Donna rode the scooter to Bed, Bath and Beyond in the afternoon to buy new bed sheets. While she was out, she picked up fresh citrus at Apache Wells RV Resort, where we stayed last year. They have an abundance of citrus that is put out on tables. We give a small donation and bring home fresh grapefruit, oranges and lemons.
In the evening, Donna used her Vitamix to puree a fresh grapefruit and made a Greyhound cocktail. We sat outside and enjoyed happy hour and the pleasant weather.
Donna enjoying a fresh squeezed Greyhound
While we sat outside, Donna had a flank steak marinading in orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and smashed garlic cloves. I grilled it and it was sensational. Donna served it over herb salad alongside yam slices topped with herbed garlic butter.
Marinated flank steak with herb salad
I think I overused my leg standing at the pickleball demonstration. My leg was sore in the afternoon and evening. I woke up several times in the night with leg pain. I’ll take it easy today and rest with my leg elevated.
Maybe you should see a doctor about your leg, just to be sure it’s nothing more than what you thought. I hope you get to feeling better soon!
That dinner looks delicious! Donna is so creative.
Hi Jamie, there’s not much a doctor can do for soft tissue damage like this. It just takes rest and time. I’ll be OK.
You probably have plenty of advice about what to do for your leg, but here is one more.
My wife and I have found that tea tree oil usually aids in healing deep tissue damage. It works even for bruises. It works best if applied soon after the injury but even now it could help speed up your recovery and make the pain more bearable. Tea tree oil can be purchased at any drug store or Walmart. I hope you feel better soon.
Larry
Thanks Larry. I found Tea Tree Oil at CVS. I hope it’s the right stuff, it says it’s useful for dry skin or scalp.
Your injury reminds me so much of a Plataris Muscle injury which I tore while skiing (racing my 20 yr old son) at Keystone several yrs ago! Dr said it was a less than useful muscle so we just healed slowly with time, icing, flexing and ibuprofen! Frustrating at best! Try to get pampered!
Thanks Lowell. I’ve come to realize this will take time. It’s been a week already and I think I still have a ways to go.
I was wondering what else was in that grapefruit drink? It looks and sounds great!
It was just fresh grapefruit and a little vodka. Donna really liked it.
Love the Saturday Club!
Mike, regarding your sore leg. Have you tried going to a Chiropractor? In my 3+ years of Pball I have had a few minor leg injuries. Went to the Chiropractor. He adjusted my spine and I walked out with no pain and back on the courts in 2 days.
Thanks for the suggestion Larry. This is definitely a soft tissue injury (torn calf muscle). It’ll needs time to heal.