Back and hips throbbing,...It's a beautiful day,and if I want to go outside and enjoy it,I must resort to narcotic pain pills and muscle relaxers,which give a great buzz,but they DO help the pain.I'm really down right now,hoping my Dr. gets those tests for my back scheduled soon.......He didn't come right out and say what his suspicions were regarding my back,he wanted these tests to be done,to make sure....But he did say from the first looks at the x rays and examination,it's Probly pretty serious......I'm in my own little world here,filled with pain and stiffness.Marcia is a great help to me,but sometimes it is VERY DIFFICULT living with this,and missing out on the things I used to do and still love:Long distance walking,and of course metal detecting......Of course,Ms. Taylor requires no walking to play her,thank The Lord!!...............I know it could be much worse,but........Down in the dumps Steve...........