Stents are fairly routine; you're not even anesthetized

One can watch the procedure being done to oneself on a monitor.
I have five stents, two different procedures; family history of heart disease.

Interesting that the problem was found at the Cooper Clinic. This was founded by Dr. Kenneth Cooper ca 40 yrs ago. He's the doc who first popularized aerobic exercise.

I treasure my engagement ring. We chose it together nearly 53 years ago.

The diamond is not large by today's standards; the setting is simple but pretty.

Jewelry is not important to me, so it never occurred to me to ask for a larger ring when we were able to afford it.
Instead of a ring, we raised a family, traveled, and created so many wonderful memories.

He's gone now over 3 years, and I treasure the ring as the gift of my young love.
I don't need any other jewel.

I use the microwave every day

sometimes I cook my breakfast oatmeal in it,
sometimes I warm water for a cup of herbal tea.
I think it must be 20-25 yrs old, and still doing well.

From what you have told us re your home

you've made it quite comfortable and attractive, and, besides, it fulfills your needs. And your neighbors should be grateful that you've rescued and improved the property so that it didn't further deteriorate as happens so often in older towns where the kids so often leave to better their lot.

It also sounds as though you have many opportunities to enlighten your fellow townsfolk, through letters to the editors and enriching their conversations with ideas that would have never come their way otherwise. You could consider it a work of mercy or charity when they annoy you enough to "get your goat." Or just look at their goings-on humorously, as folks who just don't know better.

Thank goodness for the internet. What did isolated people do for knowledge and stimulation the internet came their way? I guess they wrote read and wrote letters, as I did as well at one time.

If I planned to move for retirement, which I don't plan to do,

I'd be looking for a smallish college town, preferably one with a teaching hospital. I'd also be looking for a church that would fill my needs. I do realize that there may be cultural differences, but, for that matter, my views more often than not, do not synch with my neighbors as it is, so I'm used to that. (That's why I relish time on DU, which gives me time to be my unvarnished self, and to formulate my thoughts re all things political and social.)

I've spent a good amount of time visiting Durham, NC, over the last 17 years and would find it a pleasant place to retire. Duke University and Medical Center, and many cultural and academic events open to the public, some at little or no cost. Also a good Franciscan-run church which recognizes the problems in the greater area, including immigration, poverty in all its forms, and, I'm sure, some remnants of racism. Also a mix of people from all over, owing to the university.

Didn't mean to highjack the subject, and won't any further, but, just wanted to throw that in. I believe one could live relatively frugally there, as the housing stock that I'm familiar with is not new. Most were built when tobacco was inits prime.

May you and your bride share many years of happiness and joy

in each others' company!
Congratulations!

Many Fr-Canadian names have variations throughout the years,

or became anglicized.
Then there are the "dit" names, which sometimes replaced the original surname.
All of which makes it difficult to verify a relationship.

I've had some problems in genealogy because of that, though I haven't tried Facebook for genealogy as yet.

Nothing beats Irish Ayes that are smiling!

Any time, any place!

Maybe the kids appreciated your teeshirt-of-the-day! nt

Is there a chance the impound lot has the engine, transmission, etc.?

Will you have to pay to have it towed or transported someplace else?
What do you have besides the body of a VW bug?