Tied, I'm sorry to hear about the troubles with your dad. I think it can be tough for them to realize they aren't as nimble as they once were, especially after a life time of fixing/doing it all.

In a lucky move, Tropical Storm Ida is swinging east of Middle TN, so no low pressure system (for a while)! Its time to break out the thin gloves to keep everywhere - had a couple of sore spots show up when it started getting colder.

Totally random, but I may have a new favorite song "Toes" by the Zach Brown Band .... "Got my toes in the water, a&$ in the sand, not a worry in the world, cold beer in my hand, life is good today...." gotta love it... I need a beach trip SOON. (the end of the song is great too... "put my &$$ in the lawnchair, toes in the clay, not a worry in the world, PBR on the way"