Wednesday February 4, 2026 Tom Thumb

 

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Wednesday February 4, 2026

 We were up early again and Cristina went into Tulua to get 'soup' meat for the canines.  I needed to keep busy....

I cleaned up some more outside and waited for Tom Thumb to show.  He showed up with a rival which only makes him more protective of his nectar station...  I got some pretty decent shots today...

 We had a vet visit to collect blood from some of our dogs.  I suspect mainly either Negrita or Nina to have tick disease as well and we are determined to be proactive after the shocking loss of our dear Princesa.  I am still feeling responsible for not acting sooner when I spotted the first signs.  Each dog has a big piece of our heart, as do now the cats, rabbit, duck, pigeons and chickens.

Some Olympic events have already started, like mixed curling, but I have yet to sit down and try to catch any of that action. 

I hope you enjoy the pictures.  That was the day’s excitement.

Al

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Small Gecko

First try today for Tom Thumb

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One aloe flower starting

A second aloe flower

Bougainvillea

Avocado growing

Cancer-fighting Guanabana

Huge oranges ripening

Orange flowers

Avocado flowers

Second batch of Tom Thumb

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Tuesday February 3, 2026 #2

 

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Tuesday February 3, 2026 #2

 Sorry but, if I don't keep busy, I will keep breaking down over losing our dearest Princesa.  She was such a special happy dog that will be missed and remembered forever.

Cristina got her ex Carlos to come over, with his girlfriend Franci, to handle the interment of Princesa.  I could not do all the bending required and I am an emotional wreck today.

Thank you Carlos for the help.

RIP dear Princesa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He also helped us unhook Guiliermo's welder and cables.  They were such an eyesore in our yard.  Cristina is holding those as ransom until we get a refund for shoddy work and advance payment.

While the digging was happening, I took pictures of the paragliders overhead as the competition started in Roldanillo.

We have yet to hear when vet John is available, so we may be renting a car from niece Ana's boyfriend German on Friday to go ourselves.  I hope John steps up to the plate soon because I don't really want to drive up there myself.  I will send him this schedule... in Spanish...

I hope you enjoy the pictures.  That was the day’s excitement.

Al

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High in the sky

with the buzzards