It was not by choice, it just came in the door! It was dark and the RV door was open for the girls to go out to do their business. I was sitting at my computer, most of the lights inside were dimmed. Suddenly a four, yes 4 inch, critter was sitting on top of my computer! It was a cockroach and a huge one at that. I stood and yelled for Colin – umm well what could he do – habit on my part I guess. Anyway it flew across the room towards the front of the rv. I had no idea that they could fly and certainly not that quickly. NO it did not fly out the door but went up into the woodwork up high. We have no idea where it is but it is living here now. So that is how we added yet another “C” to the family. I do my best to pretend it never happened but I know that one day it is going to come back and surprise me.
A few weeks ago the girls were screaming non stop and refused to stop. they were telling us that we had a critter up there.
It was a HUGE effort but we got the engine door opened. And sure enough there was cat lying just behind that round pipe above that red area. I was able to spray it with water. Thus far it has never returned – but the entire neighborhood went wild with the twins screaming.
Colin is spending hours everyday exercising. Some days are better than others when he makes good progress and then other days he feels like he will not get better. This past Monday, June 16th, was week six of when the stroke happened. There have been many tests since then and even a repeat of an expensive heart test. The good news is that Colin’s heart is fine. It has been established that his resting heart rate is 50 which is good to know as to many that is considered very low and not safe. The doctor came here to the RV and did a check. So at the moment we will just continue as we are. Today Colin had an excellent physiotherapy appointment and progress was made. Any improvement is a huge event for Colin.
DANG!! This fell right out of the fridge when I opened the door. Looking for a Corelle Impression rimmed soup dish!!!
So much love.
In calmer times, Colin holding Ciela’s ear as they both napped. Notice how she had her tongue sticking out.
Our biggest concern continues to be the lack of stable electricity. Not a day goes by that we aren’t shut down, usually 3 – 4 times in a day. It just began to happen at night as well. At this point it is not looking hopeful for getting in our own meters. When the current owners father purchased this property years ago the paper work for the transfer of electrical power was not made. The rules are very strict and without that paper work there will be no power. Within a few days of Colin getting back here from the hospital the owner went to the CFE ( the electric company ) and asked for a meter based on medical reasons. That was early May and we still have no meters. Since the fall of 2023 we have been using borrowed electricity and I fear that is not going to last long. The entire Isla has been having electrical issues. Due to storms a few days ago we had no power for about 8 – 12 hours for two different days. And last night the power would simply shut itself down – sometimes for 10 minutes and sometimes for an hour.
Ciela is the main caregiver in this family. At night the girls take turns. One night Carlie will sleep with me in the bed and the next night she is with Colin next to him in the recliner. They actually are taking turns looking after us.
The two storms we had were what I called intense. Colin slept thru one of them. Our patio chairs were strewn everywhere and most other items as well. The second storm brought strong winds that had the RV rocking. I was surprised to see several of my plant pots turned over on their side. I am glad that we are moving to Las Jaibas on the 29th. The wind really shook me – in more ways than one.
Our current weather.
700 exotic animals evacuated from Sinaloa sanctuary due to cartel violence. Click on this article, written May 22nd, explains about how elephants, tigers, lions and many others have been transported to a new sanctuary in the Mazatlan area. Bioparc El Encanto is a new 50 hectare sanctuary which is supposed to open sometime in August. It is amazing that this is happening.
The girls are doing okay. They would be happier with their original schedule of walking the beach with Colin. Sadly the first dog walker did not work out for a number of reasons but surfing is her first priority. Fortunately a neighbors visiting adult children are happy to walk the girls but along the road rather than the beach. We have been having extreme tides and most days the ocean is right into the restaurants so there is no actual beach to walk along.
Helping Colin with his exercises.
Yes those are compression stockings.I don’t let a stone go unturned!
We just discovered last week that we are running out of dog food. We are good until the end of July. Sadly there is no way that we can purchase their particular food here not have it shipped here. I was beyond lucky to find someone who is going to bring me in 40 pounds of dog food in a suitcase. Hopefully I can find some RVers who will be a blessing to bring me more in the fall and again in January. Many of you will recall how ill Carlie has been over the past two years. It took a long time to figure out her problem. It was so sad as she was often paralyzed with pain and could not move. In the end she was treated with a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) and now her diet can only be her special kibble. Even a bite of lettuce can set her off. You can read about FMT by clicking here. So we are extremely grateful for this special delivery of dog food.
No it is my turn to do this, not yours!
So just about 30 minutes ago Erik dropped by with more diesel fuel for us. Apparently the electrical system all over Mazataln is in an upheaval. We are very grateful for this special treatment. As I kept turning the generator on and off last night I did wonder about how much fuel we had left.
Watching for gato’s!
Another good physio session today but the onus is on Colin to keep pushing with his exercises. The exercises will be the key to further progress.
We had an injured pelican in the yard the other day. The girls escaped before I could stop them. I finally got them corralled and back in the yard.
Once the girls and their voices were contained, I simply opened the gate and Pancho the Pelican simply turned around and waddled out the gate. He turned left and just kept on going.
Sorry I am taking forever to get back to your comments and / or emails but I have so little free time. I will respond eventually. I only shower every 3 days or so and wish it was daily. It has taken over 4 days to get this written.
The girls got a quick walk to the beach by our new dog walker and both had a swim. They were so happy.
Going to publish this blog without proofing it – sorry but just no time.
Ciela loves to relax. But she is lying between two beds rather than rest in one bed.
