Maggie, after losing long posts a coupla too many times, I've made it a point to always copy before hitting "Submit Message" -- then checking to make sure it "took".

Only time I now lose messages is when I forget. (Often enough, alas.)

Had to dress Tom's ankle wounds again this morning because they'd come undone (VNA did yesterday) overnight, then fight to get the compression stocking on without hurting him. (Yes, I use the plastic bag trick.)

Heard a mild thud last night around midnight -- glad I went to investigate (it didn't sound major) because Tom had fallen out of bed. Got him back in without too much difficulty.

He's got a busy medical schedule next week -- his PCP on Monday, a CT scan on Tuesday followed by the Wound Clinic and his vascular doctor, and the infectious diseases doctor on Wednesday (I think because of the possibility of the wound(s) causing a blood infection -- Tom has replacement heart parts). (This past week he "just" had an ultrasound, a consult with his vascular doc and a visit to the Wound Center.) And, of course, this week is the lead in to next weekend's Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival. I've still got to produce the badges, but I picked up the programs yesterday. Today on the way to the monthly sea music sing, I can drop some off at The Port Inn. (I think I'm tired already.)

And he's put it off long enough -- Oct. 1 is the deadline for his Bates College bio, so it's GOING TO GET DONE by tomorrow. No more excuses.

Glad Mudcat is back.

Linn