Thursday, March 10, 2011

The Best Laid Plans...



Plans can change in a matter of minutes!  Dear Husband slipped and fell on his right shoulder last Friday.  On Monday his doctor sent him to get an MRI.  On Tuesday as we were packing for our getaway to México we got the bad news: rotator cuff surgery required.  Flights and casa were cancelled...so here we are, still in our own casa in St. Paul.  We missed the beginning of the winter season in Mazatlán, México because I was recovering from rotator cuff surgery and now we're missing the latter half because of Jim's surgery and recovery.  Since his pain is increasing, we made the right decision rather than toughing it out in another country.  So from now on, go back to my other blog, Visual St. Paul, and I'll try to post some scintillating Minnesota photos for you! 

Since I had the bottom two already scheduled for Mazatlán, I'll leave them on the blog to let you see what we're missing!!


This is a view of Icebox Hill taken on the Malecon, a walk that follows along the ocean for miles. Our casa is located a short distance away, almost at the base of the hill...just a short climb.  Below is a photo of our casa, not ours but wish it were!! And I wish we were there...but another year, another time!!

34 comments:

Olivier said...

superbe paysage

brattcat said...

There must be a very, very good reason why you were meant to stay in Minnesota this year. I wonder if you'll ever discover it. Hope all shoulders respond to medical care and heal completely.

Lowell said...

Well, now I really do feel sorry for you! This is a gorgeous area. And warm and sunny, right?

Su casa es muy bonita, tambien!

Halcyon said...

Oh Kate, I'm really sorry to hear the news. I hope the hubs makes a speedy recovery! And just think, you won't miss the beautiful Minnesota spring now. :)

Mo said...

I hope hubby has a speedy recovery.

Unknown said...

What a pretty little house! The view of the hill is fantastic.

Jilly said...

Oh Kate I'm so sorry! Best to you and Jim. My goodness what a year you two have had. It get only get better!

Carver said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's fall and surgery. I hope his recovery will be swift. Beautiful photographs!

Janet said...

So sorry you had to cancel the trip! I hope Jim is recovering well.

Louis la Vache said...

«Louis» is sorry to read that your husband has had to have the same surgery you had and hopes your husband is recovering well!

Nathalie H.D. said...

Sorry to hear about Jim's accident. Better safe than sorry, you certainly made the right decision by staying back until he recovers.
Brattcat's positive approach is certainly the best.

Love your little casa in Mazatlan!

Red13 said...

sorry to hear. I'm sure you'll get there soon though!

Birdman said...

Time waits for no man.

Jenny Woolf said...

Bad luck. This kind of thing you don't need. I hope your husband is better soon.

Living In Williamsburg Virginia said...

Beautiful shots. Hope your husband recovers quickly.

Darryl and Ruth : )

Unknown said...

What a colorful houses you got there! It's wonderful... Which is yours? :)

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Suzie said...

Hi, Kate,
Thanks for the comment on my blog. Your pictures here make me miss Mexico so much. We lived on our boat there in the '90s and spent much time in Mazatlan - both the harbor and the marina. I am sorry you are missing your time there but hopefully your husband is doing well and you will be back in no time!
Suzie

Anonymous said...

Love this city scene... the colors are wonderfully inviting...

imac said...

Hi, Just came from Gailsman.
Sorry to hear the double bad news of missing your holls, hope you get there later.

Love the shot of the clock in B/W, really sets the mood, also where you should have been, great shots too.

Unknown said...

Thanks for the comment Kate... :) You know,about my photo, it takes some time to get a right composition as you've seen.
About your photo, it's really cool, buildings have a soft colors, except the red one. I'm curious about the one with dome and tower, what kind of building is that?

Unknown said...

nice photos

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Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...

welcome back to one of your favorite places. Can't wait to see new posts. sorry you have had a hard time leaving comments. sometimes you have to re-enter my blog site at the search bar. it is weird there are so many problems with blogger. Have a good weekend.

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Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

I went to your house sitting site, and see that you haven't been to New Zealand yet.

Mildred said...

Sorry to learn the news!
Sorry you are missing such a superb place and hope you will recover rapidly!
Thanks for sharing;o)

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Have a nice weekend****

LindyLouMac said...

Sorry to read this and what a coincidence that you both, though at different times, needed the same surgery. :(

Peter said...

Such a bright photo, good luck with recovery, best laid plans...

Anonymous said...

Looks like a wonderful place and that casa I also wish it were mine :) It hosts a lot of charm!

Fernando Santos (Chana) said...

Excelente fotografia de belo lugar....
Cumprimentos

Massimo said...

thanks Kate for your visit in my blog, really appreciated, I will follow you as well , to discover something more about your beautiful Country, ciao from Italy

Jim said...

Very colourful.

黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

Good health is important, God Bless !

Unknown said...


thanks for visiting my blog

oh no!! ouch!! praying he feels better soon