Three Days

From Australia’s Senator Rennick …

“The sea level rise experienced in recent decades was supposed to lead to shrinking shorelines and inundated coasts. Instead, satellite observations reveal the globe’s island coasts expanded seaward (net) by 402 km² (155 mi²) since 2000. [emphasis, links added]

In a new study, over 13,000 islands were assessed for coastal change over the last three decades (1990-2020).

Only 12% of these islands experienced significant shoreline change during this period. Thus, approximately 88% of the islands had stable coasts − neither substantial erosion nor accretion.

About 6% of these 13,000+ islands experienced coastline expansion (accretion), while 7.5% lost coastal land area (erosion).

The scientists point out that for the islands experiencing coastal erosion in recent decades, sea level rise was not a primary or predominant causal factor. This is “contrary to initial assumptions.”

Another day, another climate change lie exposed.

Big day.

Adoring Husband has decided to have DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) surgery and it will probably happen in the next 3-4 weeks.

We drove down to Brisbane and spoke with the Parkinson’s professor on Thursday. He described the surgery and we asked all the pro vs con questions.

Basically, they will drill a hole in AH’s skull, shove a wire into a specified spot, which will then be be threaded between his scalp and his skull, down into his chest and will be attached to a battery pack in his chest. That will be wifi connected to an app on his phone as well as connected to the Professor’s computer so that he can monitor and adjust if necessary.

30% of surgeries result in the patient no longer requiring medication.

30% result in reducing medication to half a tablet three times a day (AH currently has one full tablet six times a day)

30% result in no changes in medication, but the tremor stops.

10% result in no success at all.

He will have to be in Brisbane for ten days. Five days in hospital and five days for monitoring. 

It’s a big deal and we are aiming for best case scenario.

No more tremor, no more drugs, no more muscle tightness and no more slow movements.

He will be able to comfortably plan his days in advance and know that his body won’t let him down.

We left home at 7am and returned at 5pm.

BGWLBH had prepared a bunch of salads, which was very helpful, and all I had to do was cook the protein.

It was an early night for us because we were exhausted!

On Friday BGWLBH and I went into The Bay for fruit and vegetables among other things.

Today is Saturday and I have rested on the couch all day, watching my recorded shows and three games of football.

AH mowed the lawns and then fell asleep in his chair.

Tomorrow is Sunday and I hope to do my washing and maybe squeeze in some art.

Now it’s time to sleep.

Nite all.