SUMMING UP
SUMMING UP
We have been back almost two weeks now. We were met by Blue at the Ottawa airport. Norma drove her car home and Akira and Blue drove me home. When I didn't hear from Norma confirming her safe arrival home, I called to learn that she was coping with a flood. A pipe had somehow developed a hole and water was pouring into her dining room. Luckily, she had the help of a neighbour and they managed to turn off the water, call a plumber, and sop up some of the mess. Just the thing she needed after being up for over 20 hours of travelling. To follow up, her insurance has been busy sending workers to tear down the ceiling, walls, and floors in preparation for drying everything out and to ready her home for construction. She may have to move out but that is covered as well as replacement of rugs and dining room furniture. With any luck, in a month this will be well behind her.
It has taken me this long to finally get back into a routine. My garden was a mess due t...
