Monday, October 4, 2010
Madison driveway, Tucson, AZ - Apr 24-30
There are pros & cons to parking in the driveway here rather than at Catalina State Park, which is about 10 miles north. In general we get a much nicer family visit when parking here. We can participate in early morning walks, various meals and spur-of-the-moment activities while also having "our own place" to retreat to when we need some "down time". We spent 4 afternoons at the golf course with Gayle & Gertie (Doug's dad and his girlfriend). Gayle & Doug actually played golf, while Gertie & Willie went along for the ride, enjoying the lovely scenery. We also were able to do some shopping for outdoor equipment (hydration packs & sun hats) that we had been needing to do. Now we are all set for hiking in the deserts & mountains.
Unfortunately, also while here our cat Gracie stopped eating almost entirely, and what she did eat she mostly threw up, so we made an appt with a local vet and they checked her over & did blood work. Nothing showed up, so the only action taken was to give her a steroid shot to perk up her appetite. They also gave us various suggestions as to special treats that might entice her to start eating.# posted by Doug and Willie @ 9:48 PM 
