Ahh, blackflies. Yes, I remember things like blackflies and mosquitoes. One of my greatest chuckles comes when I hear someone from back home say they wouldn't go to Guam because of the insects. Last night Wakana and I sat outside, down by the water, talking and enjoying the breeze, without any bother from any form of insect. Very pleasant. Nearby fishermen sat tending their lines and an occasional car cruised by. Joggers slapped down the sidewalks.

I am sorry to hear of the hassle you have to go through, Linn. There should be some agency that makes it easier for people to use the services of other agancies. Maybe, with the aging of the baby boomers, that is an up and coming business opportunity.