My Lawn and My Dog
8/31/6
I got my truck back, and we picked up two more loads of sod. We finished planting that, and it has stayed green. I believe it has taken root, and now we are waiting for it to spread. I bought a lawn mower, and have cut the lawn once already. It will be ready to cut again soon. Last Sunday, we went and got another load of sod, to fill in some of the bigger gaps, and we had it all planted by 1pm. I am watering it regularly, as it is not a very wet rainy season, yet. I am starting to believe I will have a lawn one day soon.
My friend Olaf, from Holland is staying with me for about ten days. He is going to look at some lots for sale, and is thinking of taking up residency here. However, he spent his first full day at the beach, I think he would like to spend the whole day there, and his second day surfing. He is out fishing with Jose today, and he wants to go to Monteverde for a day while he is here.
Sunday, Raz started acting funny. He didn’t eat all his food, and appeared to be tired. Monday, when I was leaving to pick up Olaf from San Jose, he only ate half his breakfast, and Tuesday, he didn’t eat any. When I took Olaf to the beach Tuesday morning, Raz acted fairly normal, exploring the beach, wading in the water, but Tuesday afternoon, when I went back to get Olaf, Raz wouldn’t even get out of the car. Wednesday morning, I took him to the vet in Puntarenas, and a blood test revealed he had a canine form of Dengue. This affects humans like a strong flu, and Raz is showing all the symptoms, fever, weakness, and lack of appetite. The vet gave me pills for him to take, two per day, for four weeks. I hope he starts to recover soon, but at least it helps to know what the problem is.