Jim and I took a long drive this afternoon. We headed up V Road and went to Lake Kahola. We kept going north and ended up in Council Grove. From there we went up to the Kanza Prairie lookout that is just south of Manhattan. We got out of the car and sat and looked over the beautiful prairie for a bit.
Got back in the car and ended up coming home through Herrington. It was a wonderful day to get out and away and drive through the hills. I was getting a case of cabin fever and needed to get out somewhere safe. We were gone almost three hours. It was worth half a tank of gas to get out and take a long drive.
Jim has decided not to go to Stillwater this weekend. He wants to be here in case the C Diff comes back. I told him not to put his life on hold for that as I have no idea when I will be over this crap. He can be stubborn sometimes and will be staying at least this weekend. We are both going to Stillwater the end of the month for ten days. I’m hoping I won’t have doctor appointments or tests come up so that I won’t be able to go. We will see what happens.
I cleaned out the chicken coop today. I was down cleaning it when Jim woke up. He came down and helped me finish up. I put a layer of cottonseed hulls down and topped them with a deep layer of straw. It is to get cold the next couple of days and the girls needed some extra warmth. They weren’t sure about the straw but by this evening had it rearranged to their liking.
I didn’t get any painting done today as we turned today into a play day. I’m hoping there will still be a couple of warmer days coming soon so I can get out and get it done.
My new dog collar system came in today. One of the control boxes on the old set went out and the new systems are not compatible with the old one so I had to replace both boxes and both collars. The new collars use batteries instead of being rechargeable. I hope I remember to check the collars for the flashing light that tells me the batteries need replaced. I need to order some replacement batteries so I have them on hand.
I have a Crisis Hot Line shift tonight. I didn’t get a nap today so hoping I can stay alert enough to do a good job tonight. I’m not so tired tonight. The new antibiotic seems to be kicking in and I feel better then I have for a bit.
We don’t have any plans for the rest of the week or the weekend. Jim has his class to teach tomorrow and I have to go to Topeka Monday for my appointment with the Gastrointestinal Doctor. Maybe I will find some energy and motivation to clean house this weekend. It is really getting dirty again. The dust seems to be wanting to move in with me right now.
Grateful for a beautiful drive through the hills today, grateful I am feeling better today, and grateful the girls have fresh linens.