Monday, December 2, 2024

Monday December 2, 2024 Packing

 

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Monday December 2, 2024

There was not much planned for today so I slept in good.  I had a notion for BBQ steak but the weather did not cooperate.

I fought with no internet again this morning until I fired up the big PC to see a notice from Servinet that the bill wasn't paid (Cristina always pays at the last second, and she was off to Tulua to help that sick dog) so I trudged over to the office to pay in cash.  Then I fought to get my laptop to connect again....  Sheesh....

I began packing my carry-on and washed two t-shirts from the laundry.  All I need now is my laptop stuff, pills and toiletries,and then I am good to go.

We confirmed with vet John Faber Rojas that he is intending to pick me up around 1:30am Wednesday morning to make a 5am flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador.

I had a quick nap until the thunderstorm started and I went out to watch for Tom Thumb who always likes to feed in the rain.  I didn't have to wait long until both Tom and a rival competed for the feeder.  The low-light shots are not great even though I took some with the flash.

So we are coasting to the finish line here in Colombia and I will be sad to leave Cristina and the critters once more.

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

Al

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Tom Thumb looks plump when sitting!

.. but not when in flight









 

 

 

 

 


Sunday, December 1, 2024

Sunday December 1, 2024 Gelatina

 

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Sunday December 1, 2024

My good wife decided that I should dye my hair and she got a packet of supposedly "light ash blond" haircolour.  I waited until a few days before leaving, so that it might last through the trip....  She helped me apply it and made me wear a plastice bag on my head for 40 minutes, which I thought was way too long.  I was worried when the mixture looked like royal blue when I went to shower but really did not expect blue hair (like Auntie Marie Jalbert) when I looked in the mirror....  In a panic, I wiped everything with hydrogen peroxide and showered and lathered 3 more times.....  I could still see some blue, but not as bad as before....  Then I cut my hair really short again so it will grow out naturally quicker...  Oh boy..........  No pics for a while....  Hats will be in vogue...

I got to watch both curling finals from Newfoundland.  My ladies team, led by Rachel Homan took home the hardware.  The men's team (Jacobs) lost on the last stone...

Today apparently was the first annual "Gelatina" celebration.  Our little town is the center for Gelatina manufacture and sales!  Gelatina translates to jelly, but is more like marshmallow, very sweet...

So a parade with dancers and the new Gelatina Queen came down our street and I got some nice pics.

In the evening, Roger and I went to the park to catch his girlfriend Sandra's daughter Angelica play clarinet in the Gelatina celebration.  There was free gelatina for everyone.  One group of old ladies next to me went up at least 7 times!  I had a free drink of booze then I came home again.

I think that I have determined that my Nikon is not completely shutting off and therefore is draining the batteries in no time at all.  So, I have taken to removing the battery when not in use and they seem to be lasting again....  Sheesh...

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

Al

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Santa leads on the firetruck

One dance troupe

Missed the shot I wanted

Gelatina Queen is coming

Posing for me



Another dance troupe

Making gelatina on the fly

Angelica

The park is lit up for the Xmas season

A sweet girl

Waving to a boyfriend?

Posed shot

This one too