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I’ve found a number of fixer uppers on my recent outings. I noticed this building a year ago before any work had begun. I coveted it. It’s just up the street from City Hall and the Roman temple. The “renovation” is well under way now. But when I walked around the corner, I learned all that’s left is the facade. Not really a fixer-upper, I guess, mostly a new build. And not really a renovation yet, mostly a demolition. But I do love that the facade will be restored. Anyway, it’s a bit bigger than I want. I’ll keep looking. I have two more to share with you.
All went well at the doctor’s office yesterday afternoon. Some adjustments were made to meds, and I’ve gone from having one prescription to be taken only as needed to three prescriptions reduced to only as needed. That’s progress. I hope they’re not needed very often, if at all.
Since I was so easily able to whine to you about how awful I’d been feeling, it’s time to tell you I’ve been feeling a lot better lately. I’ve adjusted (somewhat) to medication side-effects. But more importantly, I’ve got quite a bit of energy back. Walking is a breeze. Workouts are better. And I’m getting stronger again.
Today I started getting things out to be packed. I have five new polo shirts for The Kid Brother. He wears them summer and winter. I always try to keep him looking fresh from one year to the next. I’ll continue to do laundry daily until I leave, so San Geraldo doesn’t run out of anything while I’m gone. He’ll have enough to keep him busy just washing all the dishes minutes before I return home.
I’ve relaxed about the trip and feel like I have things under control. Unless it’s all a facade.
En mis últimas salidas he encontrado varias casas para reformar. Me fijé en este edificio hace un año, antes de que empezaran las obras. Me encantó. Está justo al final de la calle del Ayuntamiento y del templo romano. La “renovación” ya está bastante avanzada. Pero al doblar la esquina, me di cuenta de que solo queda la fachada. No es exactamente una casa para reformar, supongo, es más bien de nueva construcción. Y tampoco es una reforma propiamente dicha, sino más bien una demolición. Pero me encanta que vayan a restaurar la fachada. En fin, es un poco más grande de lo que quiero. Seguiré buscando. Tengo dos más para enseñarte.
Ayer por la tarde todo fue bien en la consulta del médico. Me ajustaron la medicación y he pasado de tener una receta para tomar solo cuando la necesito a tres recetas que también debo tomar solo cuando las necesito. Eso es un avance. Espero no necesitarlas muy a menudo, si es que las necesito alguna vez.
Como me quejaba tan fácilmente de lo mal que me sentía, es hora de contarte que últimamente me siento mucho mejor. Me he adaptado (más o menos) a los efectos secundarios de la medicación. Pero lo más importante es que he recuperado bastante energía. Caminar es facilísimo. Entrenar es mejor. Y estoy recuperando fuerzas.
Hoy empecé a sacar cosas para empacar. Tengo cinco polos nuevos para mi hermano pequeño. Los usa tanto en verano como en invierno. Siempre intento que se vea bien año tras año. Seguiré lavando la ropa todos los días hasta que me vaya, para que en San Geraldo no falte nada mientras estoy fuera. Tendrá suficiente para entretenerse lavando los platos minutos antes de que vuelva a casa.
Me he relajado con respecto al viaje y siento que tengo todo bajo control. A menos que todo sea una fachada.
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I was in Philly once and saw a favorite building that what I thought was coming down…. but only to find out much like this building the facade was left standing. When you went around the corner you could see the whole interior of the building was gone and the back side. It was sort of cool
Mistress Maddie:
I find it cool, too. It’s done a lot around here.
Glad your energy is back and you’re feeling so much better, just in time for your trip to New York! That’s great!
Debra:
Yes, I feel a lot better than I did in January when I was last there. And I managed that trip just fine.
They are rehabbing some buildings in Camden, but leave the facades and then modernize the backs; the city won’t allow buildings downtown to be torn down, they want to keep the historical views.
Glad you’re feeling better, too, and I’m sure that will make the trip better as weel!
Bob:
That’s nice to know about Camden. Yes, the health anxiety about the trip. is pretty much gone. A relief.
I’m glad you’re doing better. My experience of New York is a lot of walking, so your timing is good. Boud.
Boud:
I love to walk my feet off in New York and hope to be able to do so again. The last two years, going in January, my health wasn’t the only problem with the activity level. Below Zero temps made it even worse.
Well, at least they’re keeping the facade. I suppose the interior was too far gone.
Hope your trip is a breeze.
ellen abbott:
I can only imagine what had been done to the interior over the years beyond aging problems. Some renovations manage to restore interiors, too.
It’s fab that the powers-that-be can force developers to keep the facades so as not to ruin the street-scape – London has loads of examples of where this has been done well (and also some shameful areas where there is hardly anything left that’s old, a legacy of the 60s and 70s “rush to modernisation, unfortunately). Fingers crossed what they put up behind that grand frontage complements the area… Jx
PS Good to know you’re up to full strength in time for Noo Yawk!
Jon:
There was a time here, like in London, when the powers that be simply razed things to the ground. I’m so glad they don’t do that so readily anymore. Yeah, feelin’ good. Healt prawblums? Fuggedaboudit!
Glad you’re feeling better. Hopefully the boys aren’t too stressed out by your packing.
Kelly:
I have my suitcase on two chairs in the office and they seem oblivious. So far!
Now that you’re feeling more energy (and used to medication side-effects), you’ll be able to relax more and enjoy your visit with Chuck & the Big Apple!
I really like the idea of conserving and restoring historical facades and constructing modern buildings behind them. Do you know if this one will be commercial or residential?
Anyhoo, Happy Halloween to you, SG, Moose & Dudo!
Tundra Bunny:
I have no idea what use the building will be put to, but can’t wait to see. Hope Halloween was fun last night.
Hello Mitch,
It is good to know that you feel that you are making progress with your medical concerns. It is important to take health issues seriously and take action. Keep on keeping on is our mantra.
And, at least it is good that they are keeping the façade of the building intact. This happens very frequently in Budapest where the internal arrangements of the buildings just do not meet the developers’ requirements but the outer shell retains the integrity of the area.
Jane and Lance:
Yes, making progress and that’s a very good thing. It’s very common here, too, to gut buildings and maintain the facades.
I can just see the for sale ad, renovation underway – just pick your colors. I have often dreamed of rebuilding an old building into a home.
David:
Our first house was a major fixer upper and it was only about 30 years old when we bought it. We vowed to never do that again. But every time I see a deserted old building, I want it.
I could not hear better news than that you’re feeling better. I am SO glad, Mitchell. I wish you could slip down here to Florida while you’re in the US. I would definitely squish you with my love.
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moon:
Yes! I don’t know if my lab results are any better, but at least for now I’m feeling better. Oh, I would love to be squished with your love! If I could manage a trip to Florida, I would be there!
Oh, great to hear that you’re feeling energized, and going for walks is a breeze! I’m always in awe of your ability to go on long, adventurous walks.
I’m glad that they’ve saved the facade, at least, of that building. I hope that the quality of the modern part of the building, will be top notch.
Not long now, before your trip! Woo hoo!
Judy C:
Yep, feeling well. Ready for the trip. May the gods be with us!
I’ve seen several buildings in London that have gone through “renovations” like that. It’s a good idea to preserve the streetscape, and after all, the interiors are sometimes beyond salvaging.
I’m so glad you’re feeling better and more energetic, and your prescriptions are (hopefully) more manageable.
I laughed at your comment about SG and the dishes. Dave does the same thing.
Steve:
I’m grateful he at least (usually) does them before I get home. That was not the case when I would travel on business. You wouldn’t believe what I’d return to. No, I suppose you would! Yes, I now have ONLY 15 different medications on my list with one twice a day and one three times a day. And three more as needed. Piece of cake.
I too am glad to hear you are feeling better, and yes fewer pills the better.