No, MaineDog -- no indication of a stroke. It was the half generic Ambien that got him in trouble. Glad he was in the hospital when he REALLY got into trouble. All the nurses are well aware of my illness -- and appreciate I'm keeping my contageous body away. They don't expect him to leave until next week some time.

Meanwhile, I slept 12 hours last night -- every time I woke up took garlic tabs, aspirin if called for, and expectorant. Feel a lot better this morning, but still may not go over there today unless I feel a lot better later. But at least I'm more or less functional today.

I DO have to go out and buy eggs, orange juice, fizzy water (seltzer)...but my gut is iffy, so I don't think I'll be going too far afield.

Tom sounds good -- I've been filling him in on his lost days.

I hope my neighbor can do some more sanding early in the day and that the oil delivery guy comes back so I know I'll get through tomorrow evening's snow. (This has been one of the snowiest Februarys in history -- after two pretty much snowless winters.)

Linn