I can't really blame Canada for this cold, but it started up on Friday at work. I was sneezing over and over like I was allergic to something in my office. It was bizarre. By the time I went to bed Friday night I was completely stuffed up and couldn't use my new CPAP machine that I picked up on Tuesday. I had planned to play golf for my birthday with three friends and when I woke Saturday, I was completely congested, feverish and feeling none the better for a night of sleep. I texted my buddies and begged off. They ALL knew I was really sick if I was missing golf.
I spent yesterday in bed in the morning and then Darla had a Silpada gig at the house and I decided to get up and mow the lawn and rake up some of the spiny balls that fall from the liquid amber trees on the side yard. I'd no sooner got outside and Darla came out and gave me Hell for being out in the cold. I had cabin fever and had to get outside. She said, "If you get pneumonia I'm not taking care of you." I promised to come in as soon as I'd finished the lawn. I put on some ear muffs and a hat and worked for about 45 minutes. Aside from that I've been cooped up in the house all weekend under blankets and hopped up on Day Quil. I feel a little better today and hope to be well enough to head to work tomorrow.
Darla and I met with the builder and picked out our granite counter tops on Tuesday (You can see a picture of the sample we have above). We have the floor picked out and are working on the faucets, shower tile and paint now. We know that we will have white cabinets and will meet with the builder again on Tuesday to go over the rest of the choices.
Our trip to Canada was fun. We flew out Friday morning at 7:20 AM to Seattle. Darla was up at 4 AM and I was up about 4:45 for the ride to the airport. We slept a bit on the plane and were in Seattle by shortly after 9. We shuttled over to the rental car location and ready to pick up our Chrysler 200 and they were out and we settled for a Mazda 5, which is a little Japanese POS that looks like a cross between an appliance box and an actual appliance. It got the job done and at $17 bucks a day I couldn't complain. As a matter of fact the little four cylinder putt putt made it to Canada and back on 3/4 of a tank of gas.
We did mostly relaxing and visiting with Dad and Shirley on this trip. Shirley had a nice Italian soup waiting for us when we got there and we sat and visited. Darla and I were tired and took a nap before our cocktails and "appies" at 5 PM. You can set your watch by Dad on their cocktail hour.
They had a family dinner planned on Saturday with Cam and Kathy coming over and Sherry and Al. Tyler had just celebrated his 21st birthday the week before, but he had to work and couldn't join us. , Josh, Mathew and Jonathon were able to make it, but Chris had just had his wisdom teeth out so was rehabbing at home. Mathew had his girlfriend there as well, a nice young lady named Sydney, who will be in Australia this week on Spring Break. It was great getting caught up with everyone that night. It turns out that Cam and Kathy had forgotten about the cruise next year and got signed up to join all of us on the trip. That makes it extra fun.
Sunday, we visited in the morning, had leftover ham and eggs from the dinner the night before and then we drove out in Dad's new Cadillac to White Rock. It was kind of cold and rainy, but the resort town was busy and we were lucky to find parking across the street from Moby Dick's, the fish and chips shop we wanted to eat at. The fish was outstanding and the shop doubles your order. Darla and I split a one piece and each got a huge piece of fish, chips and we split a clam chowder. It was awesome. We stopped at Al and Sherry's on the way home for a drink and an opportunity to see their new kitchen and bathrooms as we get started on our plans.
Monday, we had breakfast with Dad and Shirley, visited for a bit and then followed them over to the White Spot at the mall. Dad tried to ditch us by making a right turn in front of a bunch of traffic, but I spotted him ahead and he pulled over in a shopping center to wait for us. It was a great visit, just what we needed and a chance to honor my 79 year old father. Next year will be a blast with everyone together to celebrate Dad's 80th.
I did go and get my CPAP machine after we picked out the granite. The CPAP is actually a computer modem that runs the results of my sleep to my doctor and to the provider of the machine. I can't wear it when I'm congested as it is a nose pillow that blows air into my airway through my nose. I breathe in and out through my nose when I have the contraption on. I don't snore with it according to Darla.
Spring is in full bloom in our yard and you can see a couple of pictures of the African Daisies that are around the pool. Everything is in bloom, although we have had wet weather all week. There was a break in the storms Saturday that would have allowed me to play golf and the club was able to get the third day of the 54 hole team event in. I have an NCGA qualifier next week and will play with Paul Gonzalez instead of Steve. We needed a break. His 101 the last time we played sort of broke the bank on that partnership. I hope to get out and practice a bit this week. I have Good Friday off and will play golf at Ancil Hoffman with Steve, Neil and Charlie and I host poker that night.
Darla is back from her visit with David at the Kings game. He called me on Wednesday and had tickets to see Lebron James, so John and I went to the game. It was fun, but the Kings are horrible again this year and their star center got into a verbal altercation with his coach (George Karl) during the game and was suspended for the Friday night game. They lost again this afternoon, but at least David has access to good seats and they were about ten rows from the floor. You can see the view from the seats Darla sat in tonight above.
The picture of Sam studying was from Diane who is there (or was) visiting this week. Darla and I have reservations for the weekend of April 22 in Vegas and will be there to see Sam's soccer game and spend the weekend with them. Jennifer has been working a lot more lately on cell sights in and around Vegas for her company. McKenny has been helping out with Sam while she worked.
Well, that is it for this week. I will be back next week with a fresh perspective and hopefully full health. Be well. Ciao.
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