We went to her doctor today. She has TWO herniated disks in her neck. I'll have to check the marriage certificate for warrnaty information!

To get to the doctor's office I had to build a bed in the back seat of the car for her to lie on. She arrived in some pain but much better than the last car trip of only 1/2 mile. The doctor agrees that she will have to fly first class and reclining the whole way. So, we fly out to Japan on Wednesday in first class seats. I've never flown first class before. Is it safe?

Last month we got a pint of real maple syrup in a Christmas box. Wakana was not impressed but today I had Gordon and Vicky join us for a late breakfast of pancakes and bacon. I made the pancakes from scratch and they turned out well. Wakana joined us from her perch lying on the floor. There is still a little maple syrup left. I keep thinking about the batch Willie-O gave me a few years back. That was good stuff, better than the commercial stuff.