Welaxing Wisit

It was delightful to stay in Kelowna for 10 days. Todd said, upon seeing me when I returned, "You're so TAN!" I brought home fruit / veg from Packers' Co-op / Mom -- food as souvenir = confirmation that I am middle-aged.

Animals were extremely happy to see me. Magda now looks panicked every time I go outside.

We didn't do much. Helped Mom with some chores, so when Jim visits he can focus solely on painting the house instead of being distracted. You're welcome, Jim!

We had lunch at Cedar Creek Winery, ate some good dinners chez Mamacita, slept on the beach, drank beer. Although I am extremely relaxed, I do not wish to go back to work.

Todd is doing well! His blood tests show almost no infection left! He has one more week of IV treatment, then goes on oral antibiotics. One of his kitties isn't well, though -- although she's not in pain, she seems confused and lethargic, so he will have to take her to the vet and see what the situation is -- she's old, and she might have to be put down.

This fall, I hope to:
- get new fridge
- get bathroom renovated (Tim, want to come and tile? I'll make it worth your while....)
- maybe get new kitchen counter? (this might wait)

Bird is better

Todd has had 2 fever-free days, after his second surgery on his ankle. He's no longer hooked up to any tubes (at least not all the time) and looks so much better the last couple of days. I went & visited him and we sat in the sun and he made snide comments about people walking by. He is on the mend!

Poor sick Todd

Todd is in the hospital right now -- he had what we thought was a very bad flu, but he has some swelling in his ankle. This might be related to his diabetes but I don't know much. But have gone to see him over the past couple of days and his high fever is down, he's slept more, and looks better. Poor bird.