Last reminder for White Rabbits!  And no, I'm not posting the rabbit family again today....twice is quite enough.  Instead am posting a picture of Ron's new addition.

We went out to pick up the fifth wheel today.  Kelli is going to live in it while doing her elective in Cranbrook when she gets back from Mexico.

Ron was excited to introduce me to the latest member of their horse family.  He is a month old, has one blue eye and one brown eye, is nameless
as of yet but is as cute as a bug!  One thing I am a sucker for is baby anything!  So far Ron is calling him "Little Shit" and I'm thinking the name might just stick.

See the surgeon this week.  Once I see him I will start my packing in ernest.  Still having some issues especially with the throat congestion, the swallow and the voice.  Actually resorted to reading up on the internet things you could do to help with the throat.  So today I've been gargling with salt water, I put hot compresses on my throat and am trying to take in more water.  Hopefully will have a better night tonight than last night!  Good days/bad days.....good nights/bad nights!  I try to stay busy during the day, the objective being that I will fall into bed and go to sleep.  It does work but the problem seems to be staying asleep.

Came home from Ron and Margs' and headed over to Grays' to pick up Sienna.  We did the Nose Hill Loop.  Was worried we might get wet but the rain held off and it was actually quite pleasant.  Was glad I went. So signing off.....Remember this is the final day of April!

Thought I'd include the "warren" of bunnies once again as gentle, or not so gentle reminder that tomorrow night is the last night of April!!!

Not a lot to tell today.  Went to Nose Hill with Bill and Brian and Brenda today and did a 1:15 minute loop.  Then headed to Friends for coffee......well three for drinking coffee and one for smelling coffee!  That is what I have resorted to....I smell it.  I like to make coffee for Bill in the morning because I bury my nose in the bag before I make it.  Hmmm....coffee always did smell even better than it tastes!

Had a really nice visit and are now toying with the idea of joining these guys on a little trip down to the Grand Canyon in the fall.  They are taking their motor home and heading down to see the Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce Canyon.  Bill has seen these places but I never have.  I doubt I will be hiking to the bottom of the Canyon but if I'm feeling good it might be a nice trip to take.  We are definitely thinking about it and will give it some serious consideration when we get back from Mexico.

Feeling pretty good today.  More info than most of you will want but I finally seem to be coughing up some of this gunk that has planted itself in my throat.  I'm thinking this is a good thing because up until now it has just settled in and won't budge!  I've been trying Jessie's suggesting....sharp sniff in and then swallow so not sure if that's what's doing it but whatever it is I'm happy!  To have a clean throat would be marvellous and would certainly add to my comfort level.

We may head out to Rons' tomorrow to pick up our fifth wheel.  Kelli is doing a three week stint in Cranbrook and needs somewhere to live so we are going to take the fifth wheel out there for her.  She has found a RV park only 1 km from the hospital so it should work out nicely.  Hoping to also spend a little time with Dad at the lake.  Am thinking he and Bill can golf and I will walk.  Bill suggested today I should go out back and swing a golf club but I know I'm not ready for that.  Walking is pretty much all I'm good for at this point.

Countdown continues....5 more sleeps and we are off to Mexico!  I keep giving my head a little shake.  To be honest, I won't believe I'm going until that plane's wheels leave the tarmac!

I am including a photo of my "herd" of white bunnies as a gentle reminder to the newly converted that the 1st of May is fast approaching and we all know what that means.  First words out of your mouth on May 1st must be White Rabbits and if you feel inclined to send a little of the luck you will glean my way it would be most appreciated!  Must admit, they are a handsome family aren't they!

So, I'm thinking everyone is in for a little humour today.  Warped, sick humour mind you but still humour.  I really should have taken a picture to accompany this but will instead let your imaginations go with it.  Yesterday, Kathy and I went to get our fingers and toes done as I mentioned in yesterdays blog.  I also mentioned that we went next door to pick up the stinky salmon sticks but what I failed to tell you was what the featured "treat" at Tail Waggers was.  As I approached the checkout to pay for my not only smelly, but also expensive treats I was stopped dead in my tracks.  Just in front of the checkout, in a very large basket with a sign on it were "ESOPHAGUS TWISTS!"  How twisted is that.....and how twisted that I actually found it amusing!  I'm not sure Kathy did!

Beautiful day out there today.  Started the morning with a half hour walk with Boomer.  I have been letting Bill take the morning and nighttime shifts but this morning decided it was about time I got back into the morning routine of walking him.  So did the tennis court/hill route!  Still puffing on that darn hill but I'm getting up it in pretty good time.  Came home and had a visit from my friend Pat!  Great to see her, it's been awhile!  She left and I decided to hit the Nose Hill Trail.  Added a little distance today.  Walked for 1 hour and 20 minutes today.  Came home with the best of intentions to tackle my closet but got sidetracked by my new kindle and spent a couple of hours out on the deck reading.  Did get a few little odds and sods done but not nearly what I had planned to do.  Funny how the days just seem to disappear on me.  Bill went for lunch with the boys.  It is Geoff's stag today!  They started with lunch at "Worst" where you can get your beer in a boot!  From there they were going to play pool and at that point it was my understanding the father's would exit!  I'm starting to wonder if the father's decided that they would hang in for the fun of the evening as it is now 6 PM and no Bill.

Thanks to all who offered their suggestions up for the plugged sinuses.  I had quite a response to that one....the neti pot was the most popular suggestion.  To be honest, the plugged throat is a much bigger issue for me at this point than the nose so again, if anyone has suggestions I'm open and eager to read them!

We are all in countdown mode.  Six more sleeps and we will be on the plane to Mexico!  Very, excited.  Although from the get go I have been determined to be there, I can confess now there were many moments when I thought it wasn't going to be possible.  To be there means the world to me!  And I know it means a lot to Geoff and Lindsey that I can be there as well!  The guest list just topped 100 today!  Amazing turn out for a destination wedding!

Brrrr.....it's cold out there today.  The kind of day one would just like to sit by the fireplace all day and read.  But I didn't.  Kathy and I headed out to get our fingers and toes done for the wedding.  A very nice treat, although I'm sure my little vietnamese lady who I always use was seriously wondering about my voice but was too polite to ask.  I didn't feel like explaining so we just left it there.  Came out feeling beach worthy!  Dropped into Tail Waggers and got Boomer a new batch of stinky salmon sticks.  Most effective recall device on the face of the earth, then headed home for a nice visit with Geoff.  After he left headed over to the runners fair at Mount Royal College to check out the latest in running gear and runners but did NO retail therapy today.  Running seems like a distant activity to me at the moment so buying new runners wasn't that appealing.  Fun to look though and there are some very jazzy colours out there.  Made me think of Geoff.  He loves those wild fluorescent colours!  Took Boomer with me trying to talk myself into doing the walk despite the wind and cool.  I even put on my "survivor" bandanna that Holly gave me.  I think that was the deciding factor.  That and the fact that as I drove up Shaganappi, Boomer stood up in the back of my Forerunner and started to whine.  So.....even though I was LESS than keen, headed out and did the hour loop.  First guy I ran into says...."I see you have lost your voice!"  I nodded and he replied "My son was in the same boat a couple of days ago..."  Hmmmm.....I thought.....I doubt very much your son was in the same boat!  On I went and ran into another character....the same one who said "When your numbers up your numbers up!"  He said "Where's your voice?"  I just shrugged....just don't feel like explaining this to these people!  Got through the loop in record time....felt pretty good that I had done it and am now home and ready to go turn on the fireplace now.  Just a little reminder....which I will continue to nag you about over the weekend....Don't forget "White Rabbits" Day is fast approaching!  Mark it on your calendar PLEASE!

What a dreary, dismal day out there.  Got up and immediately went hmmm....a good day to stay in the house.  The carpet cleaner was coming at 9 AM.  We have new carpet in the family room but someone (unknown) spilled something and left a big stain so we wanted to see if the cleaner could get it out.  Looks like he was successful  although we can't walk on the carpet until tomorrow.  Booomer is quite disgruntled at being locked in the kitchen all day.

Jenifer took him for his walk today as I was expecting another friend to drop by and honestly wasn't feeling to inspired to walk in this weather.  What kind of positive attitude is that?

Maureen dropped by and we had a quick visit and she took her share of my feeding supplies with her.  We are dividing everything up amongst a few people just to be safe.  Nothing like going to an all inclusive and taking your own groceries.  I am going to be the best deal that all inclusive has ever had!  Doesn't eat, is very quiet, can't drink....I'm thinking I should ask for a rebate!

Sat this morning and went through a hundred song choices for my dance with Geoff.  Want to do a little more searching but have a couple of good picks.  If anyone out there has a great idea, feel free to send it on.....

This afternoon, hit the hairdressers and got the wedding "do".  I'm looking pretty spiffy, I must say!
Tomorrow it's toes and fingers, then all that's left to be done is to get packed and be off.  I am excited that my Dad and brother and his wife are coming as well as my cousin Trish and her husband Gerry!  Also some very special friends.   After going through all of this I have really come to recognize the importance of friends and family and just what is important in this life!

Yesterday, must confess, was feeling a little bit down after the appointment at the Tom Baker but my brother sent me an interesting thought that I really liked.  It deals with the circle of concern and the circle of influence or control.  "If something is in your concern but not in your control or influence don't focus on it.  Focus on what you can and will control!"  Such good advice.  So that is exactly where I'm at....back to trying to get physically stronger, getting lots of rest, looking my best for the wedding, trying to keep a positive spin on things......those are the things within my control.  So tonight, even though I cannot eat I am going to cook supper for Bill.  He will resist I know.  He even feels bad eating in front of me but honestly when you haven't eaten for a month you really lose your interest in food. (Well maybe not totally....I would love to be able to sit down and eat and drink normally again but I don't feel this overwhelming craving when people eat and drink around me.)  So if you are with me having a drink or eating something don't even give it a second thought.  I have this delicious stuff that I snack on all night.....Grossest stuff on the face of the earth but it's keeping me alive so I should be grateful for that!