CCSVI Angioplasty... In Bulgaria...

Wednesday, Nov. 24th. After morning chores we packed and headed out.

And headed to the smallest airport we've ever seen.

We met Tanya in Florenceville, and she took us over. Seeing as we were the only people in the airport for at least an hour, we had plenty of time for pictures.

And took this plane to Boston. Us and 10 others.

After Boston, we had a 7.5 hour overnight flight to Munich and a 4 hour wait, then a short flight to Sofia. Here is Sarah, a little wearier, but she still has her  hat, and her cane.

Here is our hotel, and the hospital right next door.

The very next morning, Friday the 26th, we were at the hospital for the tests, and directly after that Sarah was admitted. Here she is waiting patiently to be taken away.

Whether it was a slow day in the cardiac ward, or the hat was bothering them, they took her at 3:00 that afternoon. And by 4:00, she was fixed and back. After an overnight stay in the hospital, she was tested to make sure she hadn't "restenosed" and was released. And then back to the hotel.

The hotel lobby became a great place to relax and meet other MS'rs here for the treatment. And there were many, from many countries.

Randoms...Shopping, sightseeing, McDonalds, and look how they park everywhere.

CCSVI Angioplasty... In Bulgaria... The Adventure Begins

We had a nice family breakfast this morning at the Evandale Inn. The kids wanted to take us out before we headed off to Bulgaria. As enjoyable as it was, it was a ruse to get us away from the farm, so our barn could be readied for a surprise party to extend best wishes to Sarah.

There were so, so many people here. Overwhelming to say the least. One has to be grateful to live in such a wonderful community.

P.S. Sarah has a new lucky hat... 

Pit's Empty / 2010

Seems the only thing I can consistently keep track of here is when I spread my last load of manure each year. So this year it is Nov.20th. Actually, Jesse spread all the fall manure this year, he put in a few good days, starting before dawn, and going till well after dark. And no stops in between, Good job, Jesse. Here is the empty pit.

And here is the last load going around the barn.

And a good thing we got it done, because a little later we got snow.

So now I've reported the first snowfall of the year, but I can also report that Carrie, still loves to make snow angels, as long as we are not home to watch.

And how about a picture of the heifers in the lower barn enjoying their supper.

Remembrance Day / 2010

We didn't get to a service today, but we took a drive down to Fernhill to visit Dad ( Grandpa ) and Grandma's dad. Sarah and I, Grandma, and Carrie and her friend Jessica. Photo credits go to Jessica.

We also checked out Uncle Williams monument. Carrie was impressed. Her great (x4) uncle.

Got a Little Rain Yesterday

The rain sure came down yesterday, it rained in the morning, but it poured in the afternoon. Steady. I think our water worries are over. But I did worry yesterday afternoon. About my newly filled in ditch. Here is Abby checking it out. Alot of water.

Ahhh...The problem...The headpond is overflowing. Big Bird's legs are now 12 feet under water. Yikes!!

There is alot of water everywhere. Here are the falls by the rock road. "Stacy's Secret Spot"

And this tile drain outlet could have washed cars as they were driving by, if it had been aimed just a little higher.

But all was good this morning, I checked out my ditch and there was no damage.

The headpond was a little lower, but still couldn't see Big Bird's legs.

The 2  6 inch tiles are running full. I wonder how many gallons a minute are moving through them?

The other outlets were all running good too. Kinda satisfying knowing this stuff works.

So I was pretty happy this morning to see everything working according to plan. So who ya gonna call?

Eva's 100th Birthday Party

Last Saturday, Sarah and I, and Carrie and her friend Jessica, went to Cape Breton to help celebrate Sarah's Aunt Eva's 100th birthday. We had a good drive down, and back again on Sunday. It was good to see all the family and friends. I went to a Screaming Eagles hockey game with A J on Saturday night, Sarah hung out with BaBa, and Darian took Carrie and Jessica to do "The Drag", and a concert.

We stopped at the East Bay Cemetery before we left, and visited the graves of Sarah's parents, brother, and sister in  law.

Then we enjoyed a scenic drive through the Eskasoni Indian reserve, and even stopped for gas. I paid cash. Carrie and Jessica enjoyed the scenery on the way home, which is important when you go on a road trip.