The nurse practitioner says that while the sting was one event, the stinger probably had a bacteria that grew in place for a few days, then started spreading out. Overnight it spread an inch further down my leg, so I really want this to respond to the treatment. I kept my foot up today (that spot is warmer then the rest of the skin) and put heat on it to help circulation. I got a shot for the itch and an antibiotic for the infection. And I'll pamper that leg to help this go away. My brother once got a spider bite that had to be lanced and drained - twice - so I know how these things can go if they really take hold.

Good timing on the A/C work - it is getting close to warm enough to turn it on soon. I have ceiling fans running now. I was given a thermostat for xmas that I've been meaning to install. I've kept a few notes and have decided where it needs to go and how it needs to be programmed, now I just need to install it.

This place is messy. After my walk I'll spend time picking up. If I can corral some of the paper it'll look a lot better.

SRS