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Glad to hear about rain in Texas! We have been doing pretty well. The spring flooding of the river has subsided so the next rains may not raise it too much. The farmers are late with crops as the fields were under water or just too soaked.

Yet another possible property is no longer available; we never even got to see it but drive by was interesting. Still considering the one we saw a couple weeks ago and I shall drive by a new one on way to mill tomorrow.

Getting closer to the apt being ready and I am gradually taking non-essentials to the mill for storage to get the house ready for reno. This morning I expressed hope that a central vac be part of reno. Positive response was hopeful. My dust allergy is a major factor. I cannot vacuum unless I wear a respirator AND plan to leave the house for a few hours so the stirred up dust can settle.

Strangely, for the first time in my life I am having outdoor type allergy symptoms. David Suzuki Foundation sent out an email on this a few days ago: more people seem to be dealing with that type of allergy - sneezing, running nose, itchy eyes... This adds insult to the injury of my other environmental sensitivities.

Finally found time/energy to visit friend Vanessa's dad on Monday; a retired homeopathic physician, he offered free consult. He gave me some tiny pills to take, nux vomica, for toxicity. I am trying to ascertain whether I am "merely" having "very good days" or if it is making a difference. A two week trial. The "very good days" - 3 so far - have been very nice. On Sunday I ached all over, was wobbly, and could barely lift 25 pounds of clay. On Tuesday I had no aches at all, felt strong and steady, and could lift 50 pounds of clay.

Attended house concert, in country, on Monday - very enjoyable group, nice folks too - Landroth Bros, embarking on Canada/USA tour. Considered catching them again in Montreal on Tuesday but did not get back in time after writers' group.

Everything is caught up but for work in the yard. R put wood frames in place for raised beds at the mill on Monday and put soil in some. I planted some perennials and some seedlings of broccoli and cauliflower. Need more soil. Will consult with my friend who has commercial greenhouses on the way down tomorrow. (Just added that to my "to do" list!)

Always more pots to be made but it has not happened this week although I trimmed the remainder from the last week. Lots drying on the racks. Good comments, at Farm Market on Sat., re larger bowls, "make them in more colours!" So that is on the agenda. I LOVE making bowls.

Had my first professional massage yesterday (that's something I want to check on their site). I was thinking it would be nice every day! Fortunate the folks who could afford that! Wondering if there will be any long term effect but do not feel any different today.

Did groceries this am, then snack, then computer. Now lunch. Celery soup from big batch made yesterday. Want to go through a section of computer and delete some more stuff. Then visit friends to deliver small bowl order.

Long weekend here. Music Fri and Sat. Hope R has some time for R&R.