Dupont:

We have been to the country and back again. Wonderful trip except for almost running out of gas - WE know there is no gas available from B to ??? Had BF next to a gas station. I thought - "we need to.. before we leave.. but then we went to see the new Quarry - beautiful! R/geologist liked it. Friend who is owner enjoyed our visit. Forgot to get gas.

In the absolute middle of NOWHERE- I noticed and suggested we stop at a residence with lots of vehicles - cars, trucks, farm machinery... They would have at least one can of gas handy. NO! we coasted down hills. Finally came to a "town" and R went to inquire at a "shop". It was another mile or so. R took delight in the challenge and the peculiar shop/eatery/ with a gas pump out in yard; he eventually found the notice that one is to get gas then come into the VERY Busy store to pay! I was a wreck.

I could say the rest of the trip was OK - it was "OK".

WE had started out Saturday am after a quick BF. Nice day with a bit of rain - better than the sun in our eyes! Stopped at special store for special peanut butter cookies! Then, of course, R had to investigate the nearby junk store - bought part of an antique phone??? We stayed in the hinterlands rather than getting back on the 401 so R drove.

Eventually we got to the Bakery, had lunch. chatted with owners and found some interesting goodies, lamented the lack of our fav muffins. If I had been sure we would get there, I would have ordered 2 dozen - another time! Easter Saturday, the place was humming! I was most impressed to hear Chelsea explain, very well, to one of the busy staff, about my hearing disability.   

I have been having better luck with the hearing aids but I still have glitches. I went to the audiologist a couple weeks ago but they just told me I had wax in both ears. I continue to explore ways of coping. I don't think the wax is a problem; the phone/hearing aid connection is. What works today may not work tomorrow.... And using only the aid for the one ear works well. So I don't bother with the other unless I am in a situation that requires it. I have an appointment for a mammogram today so I shall put in both and see how it goes.

OK, so we had a fine weekend in Bancroft; Saturday event was terrific and on the gorgeous Sunday we visited Lisa and ?. Lisa and I have a special connection as we each lived 10 years in the "farm" at separate times. NOW, she and her current partner have bought a fine house on a lovely hill on the same road but closer to town. We visited them about a year ago in their previous abode and talked about their plan to move. I was excited to hear of this move and it is indeed wonderful! The move is daunting - exotic chickens/geese/etc, three dogs a couple cats - and some rescues... Selling the farm gave her money to go for a MAster's in Art. So, for now she is gainfully employed!

I have been stuck in the internet these last weeks, wanting to go to my granson's wedding in PA and scared of crossing int the USA - terrified, actually. I have only a few days left -1 May to register for the event and still hearing stories... terrifying.