Week 3: October 4-October 10
Settling in seems to be the phrase the sums up where we are presently. Sunday and Monday we found ourselves familiarizing ourselves with our surroundings as well as establishing some routines. We enjoyed a small adventure into Redlands where we stopped in at the old post office museum and then visited an exquisite Victorian home. From what we were told the museum in the post office is the only one of its kind in the country.
The Morey Mansion in Redlands is considered one of the “Victorian Gems of the West.” Currently it is being run as a bed and breakfast. We could not resist the urge to walk up to see if we could take a look. The owner happened to be working on the grounds and graciously opened her home to us. There are not enough adjectives to describe our experience. My camera got quite a work out.
Diane had a chance to join me in the treatment room that night and saw the inner workings of “Gantry 3.” Needless to say she was very impressed with this technology. The crew was very accommodating in educating her in this procedure. She got to see things I do not get to see because I am confined to my pod. It appears I am slated for the late evening time slots for the time being. Like I mentioned earlier, the newbies end up with the late times. You are given the opportunity to lock in on a preferred time as they become available. The “veterans” usually hone in on the morning slots. Actually, the verdict is still out for me on what time I would prefer.
What were we thinking when we signed up for “Boot Camp?” Even with the constant encouragement of Charles and Courtney (the personal trainers leading the course) we find ourselves looking at each other wondering “what are we doing here with all these twenty-something female students?” After our second session Tuesday evening we learned we were the first “proton patients” to sign up … ever! We discussed the possibilities with Charles of tailoring a session for proton patients. It looks like we’re the guinea pigs.
On Wednesday evening we were back at the Drayson Center for the weekly Proton Group meeting. This week we learned the history of the Loma Linda area and once again connected with fellow patients. Wednesday through Friday I continued with the late evening appointments in “Gantry 3.” I’m sure the treatment reports will remain the same throughout our stay here. The treatments are fast and painless. The actual treatment phase takes between 1 and 2 minutes. Part of our Friday “treatment” was spending time at the pool at the Drayson Center. :)
Saturday evening we had the opportunity to hear the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra perform “GRANDiose” (Franz Schubert Symphony no. 3 in D major, D.200Jean Sibelius Symphony no, 2 in D Major, op.43) at the California Theater of the Performing Arts. This is the theater where Will Rogers made his final stage appearance in June of 1935. Two months later he would be killed in a plane crash in Alaska. Carlo Ponti is the conductor of the symphony and he is the son of Sophia Loren. It was an outstanding performance.
The Morey Mansion in Redlands is considered one of the “Victorian Gems of the West.” Currently it is being run as a bed and breakfast. We could not resist the urge to walk up to see if we could take a look. The owner happened to be working on the grounds and graciously opened her home to us. There are not enough adjectives to describe our experience. My camera got quite a work out.
Diane had a chance to join me in the treatment room that night and saw the inner workings of “Gantry 3.” Needless to say she was very impressed with this technology. The crew was very accommodating in educating her in this procedure. She got to see things I do not get to see because I am confined to my pod. It appears I am slated for the late evening time slots for the time being. Like I mentioned earlier, the newbies end up with the late times. You are given the opportunity to lock in on a preferred time as they become available. The “veterans” usually hone in on the morning slots. Actually, the verdict is still out for me on what time I would prefer.
What were we thinking when we signed up for “Boot Camp?” Even with the constant encouragement of Charles and Courtney (the personal trainers leading the course) we find ourselves looking at each other wondering “what are we doing here with all these twenty-something female students?” After our second session Tuesday evening we learned we were the first “proton patients” to sign up … ever! We discussed the possibilities with Charles of tailoring a session for proton patients. It looks like we’re the guinea pigs.
On Wednesday evening we were back at the Drayson Center for the weekly Proton Group meeting. This week we learned the history of the Loma Linda area and once again connected with fellow patients. Wednesday through Friday I continued with the late evening appointments in “Gantry 3.” I’m sure the treatment reports will remain the same throughout our stay here. The treatments are fast and painless. The actual treatment phase takes between 1 and 2 minutes. Part of our Friday “treatment” was spending time at the pool at the Drayson Center. :)
Saturday evening we had the opportunity to hear the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra perform “GRANDiose” (Franz Schubert Symphony no. 3 in D major, D.200Jean Sibelius Symphony no, 2 in D Major, op.43) at the California Theater of the Performing Arts. This is the theater where Will Rogers made his final stage appearance in June of 1935. Two months later he would be killed in a plane crash in Alaska. Carlo Ponti is the conductor of the symphony and he is the son of Sophia Loren. It was an outstanding performance.
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