We'll all be glad when the slippery part of the year clears up. And the colds and flu that people have caught.

I took Zeke over to see Susie this evening. He was good, sat there and got his head rubbed. Ate a few treats I took along. There's a reason they refer to a bit of excitement as a "dog and pony show" - so I took him at the quietest time of day, just before visiting hours ended. We'll go earlier now that he has an idea of what to expect, and hope to catch Susie a little more awakes.

I had a query about my china from someone via eBay - I'm not selling privately, that is too fraught with difficulties, but I told her if I send her a list of what I have she can let me know what she's most interested in, but will have to either bid or buy it at the Buy Now price.

I didn't make it to the office today, the thing I was going to take to the printer wasn't ready, but a proof is out now and I might get it printed tomorrow. Shopping list time also, if I make a run to work. I buy some of my best cooking items at an Asian market over near the university and I'm about out.

Don't ask me about the eddies of dog hair in the halls and the piles of paper - they haven't gone anywhere.

SRS