I've been so frustrated since my previous computer died. This makes three in five years. The humidity is a killer. I was so fortunate that my dear friend, Diane, had an old Dell laptop that she wasn't using. I had to have some work done on it, but was able to limp along. I just checked an realize that I already regaled everyone with my computer issues. Anyway, I'm now in possession of my slightly used Acer, which was carried down by another dear friend. When you buy on eBay, from a pawn shop, I was worried I'd be disappointed. I'm so excited that it's even better than I hoped. The price was great and it's in terrific shape. I just wish my signal was as good, but when you live on the fringes, you take what you can get.
We're still struggling with car problems. After spending a bunch on the Tundra transmission, it's worse than ever. There's only one shop in Cayo that works on transmissions, and he's frustrated about getting the parts. He now thinks it needs a "valve body". He located a used one in Crooked Tree, which is north of Belize City and had it bro't down. Wouldn't you know, it was for the smaller Tundra. Pooh! Now our truck is up on a hoist and it may never come down. I was almost in tears when the clutch gave up at the same time on our old Trooper. It now has a new main cylinder, but, it just locked up on me again. Can you hear me screaming up there in the States? I managed to get it back to the shop where they bled the brakes (???) put in more fluid and it's working for now. I just had to attach a hanging bit on the bumper with a zip tie, but I'm not complaining about it's looks or dependability. With 300k really hard miles on it, you have to love the poor old thing. We're all getting old and worn, but we just keep trudging along.
Bailey update. For those who know and love our dear old dog, I want to let you know that he's made a huge improvement. I was preparing myself to have to say goodbye to him, but he's responded even better than we expected to the treatments. He's actually more like he was when he was a lot younger. He's ragging on the pups, chasing his tail (what's left of it) and being much more active. He's still losing dead hair, but I can tell it's because the new hair is coming in. A month on an antibiotic, vitamin C and a daily dose of Cod Liver Oil seems to be the answer to his immune system failure. Whatever, we're so thankful. It's going to take a few months for him to have his beautiful coat back, but he's beautiful to us. Blessings
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So nice to see you writing your blog once again. Computers in Belize take a beating. There really isn't anything you can do, but pray they stay working. Cars in Belize, we'll I've had more than my share of issue and worst trying to find a mechanic that actually knows what he's doing. So many of the ruined my cars over the years. I then discovered Chetumal mechanics. As for Baily, good for him :-) I know the feeling when it comes time to put them down. I just had to put my Ziggy down after 13 wonderful years with him.
Still no takes on your place? For your sake I sure hope it happens this year, so you to can return home to family. I know what a difference it makes. All the best to you and your family, take good care, Dave
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