I have a few minor updates to mention today. Let’s get into it!
My left foot is now out of the medical boot for good. The last doctor’s appointment cleared me from wearing it, and the doctor said the bone fractures have healed. The ankle is still swollen and will remain so for the next couple months, however. I am walking better but still limping a bit, but improving over time.
Some activity has occurred on the lot across Main Street from us. The foundation appears to be complete and the excavator has been removed. The last action was the installation of several round cement footers for – what looks to be – a front porch. Much of the ‘dirt wall’ has been backfilled around the foundation but a small pile remains.
Two of the cats, Elmo and Reese, took a trip to the vet for their annual checkups and shots. Both are in good shape and quite healthy. Elmo is a chunk, though, weighing in at 15.2 pounds. He may be the heaviest cat we have owned.
Grayce is doing well and growing, but she is still not quite used to letting us know when she needs to go outdoors to do her business. This frustrates Pam continually. Puppyhood…
Grayce likes to play with her new Frisbee. She’s getting long and leggy.
Flowers are growing and greening in the flower beds. Recent rains (and some short-lived snow) helped. NE Iowa area is still classified as being in a moderate drought, so rain is appreciated.
There was not much outside time this last week — there was a mix of rain and snow accompanied by colder weather, temps in the 30s and low 40s, not good for outside time. Next week promises to have improved weather and we can look forward to more outside tasks.
There’s a batch of newborn squirrels running around in our oak trees. Pam has counted 5 of them. It’s fun to watch them running and jumping, exploring their environment, and stretching and discovering the limits of their abilities. This stage does not last long.
A special note for the calendar date: I attended one of the April 5th “Hands Off” rallies today, this one in Decorah. I will have photos and thoughts on the event in my next post.
That’s it for now. Thanks for looking in!
Pam’s Penny
Well — turns out Grayce is a poop eater. And a digger. I pick up fecal output [from all three dogs] almost before it hits the ground these days. And throw rubber mats over active dig spots in the dog enclosure. Grayce can excavate an 8″ diameter hole in under two minutes. Hard to get outdoor projects done, as I must constantly watch Grayce when she’s outside. I was able to edge the planting bed under the oaks, that’s about it.
Happy Trails.
Today’s Humor
