An unplanned Detached Retina

Spencerport deserves its own entry for what it did for us and that it has its own story.  We had read that it is a great place to stay so we knew we couldn't pass it up.  We contacted Bob and Sue (the awesome masterminds who lovingly put everything into making Tony  M- AKA Tom-Kat- the great boat it is) to meet us in Spencerport for dinner on Tuesday night.  We had a terrific meal at Grandpa Joe's -the food and company were outstanding.  Bob and Sue reminded us that if we needed anything, not to hesitate to call them as they live a short distance away in Rochester.  Little did they know we would be taking them up on their offer twelve hours later.

During Tuesday Pete had noticed black spidery floaters and he was losing vision when he looked down toward his nose.  He was hoping it would improve in the morning but his vision was worse.  He knew he needed to see an ophthalmologist.  Online we found lists of eye doctors in Rochester but didn't know where to start calling.  Maybe Bob and Sue could give us a suggestion?  They came up with a doctor Bob's mother had used so we called them and they had a 10:30 cancellation.  Sue picked us up and brought us to the office which is called Retina Associates (how perfect is that!).  Dr. Hall, a retina surgeon specialist,  examined Pete's eye and discovered the detached retina, recommending a freezing procedure with injected air bubbles to keep the retina in place that could be done in a half an hour in the office.  We went back Friday for a laser procedure that made sure the retina is attached to the eye.  He was pretty uncomfortable after the laser and keeping his head tilted but realized the discomfort was minimal compared to what it could have been.  There has to be a guardian angel watching over us-He/She is doing a great job...how else can you explain how smoothly this situation was addressed...within four hours from calling the office to getting back to the boat after the procedure, Pete was on the mend!  I can't express how fortunate we feel!!  And of course, Bob and Sue played a major role in this success.  Thank you, Bob and Sue, you folks are AWESOME!

Hometown Hero flags fly from lampposts

Tug pulling a barge -very unusual to see these on the Canal

Home Sweet Home-Spencerport Depot, a transplanted Trolley Station

Spencerport's sense of humor

Spencerport let us stay free for eight nights because of the nature of our problem or else we could only stay two nights.  You can't believe what a great town this is.  I would move here in a heartbeat if the winters weren't so miserable.  The people are caring to the point where the director of the dock brought over a Get Well note for Pete while others who heard about him stopped by to check on him.  One morning we heard a knock on the boat -who was it but the garbage collector wanting to know if we had any garbage he could take for us!  The homes are modest and very well cared for with flowers abound.  The bicycle/walking trails are well used and we made great use of them.  There is a REAL grocery store, laundromat and delicious restaurants a block from the boat.  It was hard leaving such a unique town.

Jim, Barb, Pete, Bob & Sue celebrating Pete's success and enjoying each others company

Sue's delicious cookies that didn't last 24 hours!

Bob and Sue, Jim sand Barb joined us for another fantastic meal at Grandpa Joe's.  Can we take this place
with us?  We said our sad farewells to these wonderful folks- we feel like we've known  forever-we hope our paths meet again soon.

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