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Personal downtime today and tomorrow

By Howard B. Owens

Today at 9:45 a.m. I report to UMMC for cataract surgery (right eye).

Obviously, I won't be posting much this morning, nor even on the computer much all day.  Tomorrow will also be mostly a day off.  I'm hoping by Saturday, I'm ready to get out and about a bit. If so, I'll probably head over to Ramble, either just as a fan or maybe shoot some video, depending on how I feel. I should be back to a normal routine by Monday.

In the meantime, the crack news crew at WBTA will post news as necessary, and my wife, Billie Owens, will be available for breaking news, if needed.

Today's Deals of the Day is already posted and I have tomorrow's ready to go.  Whether there is an e-mail with tomorrow's depends on whether I post it or Billie does, so don't count on an e-mail for that one (if you're on that list).

Mardell Lamb

As I'm reading this you're already there & ready for surgery. Good luck & God bless. I've had laser surgery for early glaucoma. I know it's not the same, however, I feel for ya! Wishing you great success & a speedy recovery.

Jul 9, 2009, 9:38am Permalink
Irene Will

I've had both of my eyes done, Howard, and you are going to just be AMAZED how GOOD you can see after the surgery. I bought new light brown wicker porch furniture the spring I had my operation, and the day after the operation, when they took the patch off my eye, I discovered I had ACTUALLY bought REALLY WHITE wicker furniture. I was legally blind in one of my eyes ALL MY LIFE, and now, with the prescription lens that they inserted, I am NOT legally blind in that eye anymore. Hope yours turns out as good as mine did!!!!

Jul 9, 2009, 9:48am Permalink
Dan Kennedy

Best of luck, Howard. In honor of your ordeal, I'm undergoing my own: I'm watching that Cleveland Plain Dealer video right now. Best wishes for a quick recovery.

Jul 9, 2009, 10:04am Permalink
David Dodge

Best wishes to you today, Howard. I had this surgery done when I was very young (around 8 years old). It went well for me then, and I'm sure it will go well for you today.

Jul 9, 2009, 10:12am Permalink
Howard B. Owens

Thanks for all the well wishes. It all went fine. I've had worse times at the dentist. I'm home and will spend the rest of the day resting.

Jul 9, 2009, 1:39pm Permalink

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