GreenCat, the trip sounds amazing, but I can only imagine the planning involved and the energy it took. Asheville is usually quite nice in the summer, so you’re in a great spot if this is indeed your last big trip. We have numerous friends in that area and for the past three years have spent a week or more at cabins in the Western NC mountains.
This has been a tough couple of weeks. I’m still so distraught over the recent mass murders in Buffalo and Uvalde, and last week we had to euthanize our sweet old (20!) green eyed tabby, Lily. Thankfully she did well until the last two weeks, so she didn’t suffer for a prolonged period. Our sheltie Rosie is now an only pet.
This probably isn’t surprising since we’ve learned so much about the depth and complexity of our pets emotional response, but when my wife and I returned without Lily Rosie spent the afternoon lying on Lily’s favorite blanket, which she never did before.
I saw your other post re: pollen, and though I do not use a BiPap the nasal congestion is driving me crazy. I’m convinced it is allergy related, as it comes and goes depending on whether I am inside, outside, how much air is blowing on me from the fan I have on our front porch, etc. Also no evidence of a sinus or respiratory infection, which I hope you do not have. I’ve gotten some relief from Sudafed, saline nasal spray, and surprisingly the Breathe Rite strips.
Our area is seeing an increase in COVID, the flu, run of the mill colds, bronchitis, and a bunch of folks battling allergies. So much so that our local Walgreens is completely sold out of Afrin or other nasal sprays except for the saline spray. I sure hope you find a solution, especially with the mask.
Today my wife was supposed to have her pelvic floor surgery, but last week the surgeon‘s assistant called and rescheduled her for 6/24. He was out for several days two weeks ago (non-COVID) and it pushed everything back.
It is unfortunate because she (and I) were mentally prepared, now we have three more weeks to think about it. I am still highly functional and can help her post surgery, thankfully, but we will have to cancel our early July trip to the mountains and hopefully reschedule for later in the month.
Bottom line is a successful surgery with a quick healing is all we care about, and if we don’t travel this summer because she needs more time to heal, that’s fine.
Be safe, all. Best, Kevin
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