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Monday, March 9, 2020

Monday, March 9, 2020 Negro

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Monday, March 9, 2020

We were out the door at 6:30 to grab Negro from the street and take him into Vet John Faber Rojas for yet another chemotherapy treatment. I love this dog. He is quiet, respectful, and good in the car where he likes to watch the scenery. This is twice in a row where we have been the early birds and got waited on right away. Because the usual room was being cleaned, Negro got his injections right in the waiting room. Then we dropped him back off near his benefactor, William.
The upholsterer Pedro stopped in to check his sewing progress for fit and we were impressed. The couches will look really good with the new covers which are to be completed by tomorrow night.
I spent most of the morning and afternoon packing and trying not to forget anything. I had a panic moment trying to put in the laptop in my usual roller backpack when it did not want to go in! It is bigger but lighter than my old one and I had to hold my tongue sideways to get it to finally slide in, very grudgingly. I dread having to remove it for airport inspection now... I really just have to not forget my phone and organize my wallet and I should be good to go.
David confirmed that he will be up at 3am to be here at 4am to get to the bus station by 4:30am on Wednesday. We will touch base that morning to be sure nobody sleeps in. I have too much invested in this trip that even Coronavirus won't stop me.
I don't have much money that I am able to move at the moment but it is tempting to do what I can when the exchange rate is so favourable. I am not sure what it means when the Peso value is so low compared to the USD... If it is higher tomorrow, I might move what I can.

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Sunday, March 8, 2020

Sunday, March 8, 2020 Women's day

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Sunday, March 8, 2020 Updated

Happy International Women's Day.

Yesterday was the day we lost Dad 36 years ago and every day there is something that makes us think of him, always fondly. Love you and miss you terribly Dad.

Yesterday we began stocking up on things for when I am gone. The first was dog food... Then we went into Tulua and got another 9 meters of that cloth so recover the cheap living room set. Our dogs are good domestically, but 9 dogs do take a toll on furniture so getting an expensive set was always on the back burner. I also bought some foam to repair the footrest of my recliner. With the new cover, I just had to cut it to form and place it underneath.

Then we had a glorious afternoon rain causing me to open the garage door wide and change the air to cool the house. It didn't take long to drop from around 32C to 26C. What a comfortable relief.

Today, I contacted Pedro, the upholsterer, that we had the extra cloth, so he came by this morning and measured. I asked him if it could be ready by Tuesday evening, before I leave, and he said yes. He wants under $20 USD to do the work...

Not that I felt like it, but I did begin packing clothes for the trip. Choosing a jacket for the March-May climate in Canada was tricky but I finally chose a light Aztec-design cloth jacket to go with all the long-sleeve sweaters and sweatshirts I am taking. Shoes are still a question mark. I also got into sorting my toiletry bag and getting that organized. That is ongoing.

We went into LA14 and got some more supplies for Cristina and I got another bottle of Melatonin to help me sleep. I hate having to take pills to sleep but they are a necessity. Being overtired at this age is no fun.

We came back and I am trying to use up foods specific to me in the house, like pork sausages that had virtually no fat and were very close to ham sausage. They were a delight.

My mind is still on overdrive about preparation. I am so anxious to try the new 18-300 lens waiting for me in Canada for my Nikon.

The girls have actually advertised to find an open-hearted adopter for Killer. I am not sure if they know if he will ever walk again. He is another fighter that deserves a chance but needs someone strong, with a good heart to work with him. For months now it has been mostly Cristina and Claudia.

UPDATED: I suppose it has to do with International Women's Day that we had a short parade a few moments ago down our street of all lovely women on the gorgeous Paso Fino horses, with their hooves just beating a tattoo into our hearts. Gotta love Colombia. Photos below are all taken under the streetlight only, no flash, I think 3200 ASA.

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