Today

Today I'll spend some time uncluttering my living space. I think I've gotten rid of the bed bugs. Brought an old piece of red oak on board with the idea of repair work. Turns out I'd brought home a condo, and they really liked the new digs. We had chemical conversations for a little while and I won an argument or two, but they just kept coming at me. Finally my old hippie memory fired off a neuron and I remembered that nice piece of wood I wanted to play with. Eviction with prejudice. I ain't been bit in a week, life is good. So far. Visions of Hunter S. Thompson on safari with loaded weapons.

I do believe I have eradicated the black mould. Combo platter of 10% bleach water, followed later with 50% vinegar water. Apple Cider vinegar water to be exact. Don't have the minor congestion any longer, so it must have worked. I feel that the mould issue will be an ongoing irritant in an otherwise bucolic existence.

Tomorrow morning I go in for an exploratory angioplasty. Took a stress test and the Doc saw a blip worrisome enough to suggest a look see. Cool. Let me take a moment to tell you about how I feel about the care and attention I, and all the other vets have gotten from the folk at Bay Pines Veteran's Hospital, Bay Pines, Florida..........

I consider myself to be one of the luckiest people in America. The American Government IS taking very good care of it's vets. The doctors, nurses and staff are all about the vet. It's up to date and effective. Kudos! This is one thing the Government's got just about right. Too bad it's not like this in the private sector. We'd all be better off. OK, I've kissed enough ass for now. See yous cats in da mornin'.

I give thanks for my friends as well. If it wasn't for BH's kindness I'd be looking at The Chain of Shame, attached to the pier and my forward superstructure. He handed me enough money to pay late rent and next month's as well. Thanks, man. I owe you big time. Hittin' the gigs again soon, I hope. I'll get it back to you.

CB is also being great about dedicating her weekend to catering to my lazy ass. You're a hell of a gal.

Let's not forget GD for the gift of the Avalon. This has changed my life. I'll either love you forever for it, or hunt you down and skin you. The jury's still out on that one.

Time to hit the chores. See ya.